Average Rent in La Jolla, San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical La Jolla, San Diego, CA Rents

La Jolla rentals average $14,000 for a 3-bedroom rental to $22,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $17,375, or roughly $49 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,150 (-16.43%) year-over-year from $7,000 to $5,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,833 (-24.34%) year-over-year from $7,533 to $5,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $11,333 (-44.74%) year-over-year from $25,333 to $14,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,168 (37.77%) year-over-year from $16,332 to $22,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
3 BR	$50.87	$14,000	$25,333 (-44.74%)	$15,833 (-11.58%)
4+ BR	$46.97	$22,500	$16,332 (37.77%)	$9,167 (145.45%)

Historical Rents in La Jolla, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near La Jolla

There are a total of 30 cities nearby La Jolla. The average rent in La Jolla is currently $4,075 per month. A total of 30 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $1,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near La Jolla, San Diego, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare La Jolla, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Rent for three bedrooms are about 68.04% more expensive than other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near La Jolla, San Diego, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Temecula, CA	N/A	N/A	$2,350	$3,375
Chula Vista, CA	$1,595	$2,288	$3,295	$3,560
San Diego, CA	$2,000	$2,500	$3,500	$3,795
Oceanside, CA	N/A	$2,295	$3,900	$4,200
San Clemente, CA	$2,750	$2,538	$3,900	$4,980
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$2,650	$3,975	$5,175
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,200	$5,218	$6,500
Coronado, CA	$5,250	$5,650	$6,500	$7,500
Encinitas, CA	$2,675	$4,500	$6,425	$8,648
Del Mar, CA	N/A	$6,250	$11,875	$10,000

Top Neighborhoods Near La Jolla

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near La Jolla. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Pacific Beach, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near La Jolla, San Diego, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near La Jolla, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,688 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than La Jolla's average rent, which is actually $17,375. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near La Jolla, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,601 per month. Whereas, at $10,000 average rent per month, Del Mar is the most expensive neighborhood in or near La Jolla. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,623	$2,798	$3,750	$3,601
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA	$3,650	$3,240	$4,175	$3,893
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,350	$3,800	$4,250
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,850	$3,850	$4,300
Westpark, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,873	$3,650	$4,425
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	$1,980	$4,000	$4,950
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,150	$3,400	$5,000
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,450	$4,475	$5,925
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA	$2,950	$3,995	$6,800	$7,850
Del Mar, CA	N/A	$6,250	$11,875	$10,000

Top Counties Near La Jolla

There are a total of 2 counties located by La Jolla, San Diego, CA. Some of these counties include San Diego, CA and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,498. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,195. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by La Jolla, San Diego, CA.

We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	$1,873	$2,500	$3,500	$4,195
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,541	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near La Jolla

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near La Jolla, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,362. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92115, San Diego, CA at $2,895 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,900 per month is 92037, San Diego, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,498. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near La Jolla, San Diego, CA is $2,649 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,775 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in La Jolla, San Diego, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92037, San Diego, CA	$3,575	$3,125	$7,900	$9,900
92109, San Diego, CA	$3,200	$3,230	$4,275	$4,250
92130, San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,850	$3,850	$4,475
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,500	$2,997	$4,648	$3,600
92115, San Diego, CA	$1,700	$1,825	$2,775	$2,895
92024, Encinitas, CA	$2,675	$5,500	$5,000	$9,000
91913, Chula Vista, CA	N/A	$2,715	$3,448	$3,995
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,750	$2,575	$4,180	$4,800
92592, Riverside County, CA	$1,695	N/A	$2,325	$3,600
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,900	$4,998

Frequently Asked Questions - La Jolla Average Rents

What is the average rent price in La Jolla, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for La Jolla, San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $17,375. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do La Jolla, San Diego, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in La Jolla, San Diego, CA.

How have rent prices in La Jolla, San Diego, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in La Jolla, San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.45% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in La Jolla, San Diego, CA?

A reasonable rent price in La Jolla, San Diego, CA is around $13,900/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.