Valentia
5305 Toscana Way,
San Diego, CA 92122
$3,016 - $7,351
1-3 Beds
La Jolla, a coastal community in San Diego, combines natural beauty with coastal living. This "Jewel by the Sea" features seven miles of coastline where beaches meet dramatic cliffs. Housing options range from oceanfront properties to homes in the Village area, with current rental trends showing average one-bedroom apartments at $2,710 and two-bedrooms at $3,356. Two-bedroom rates have decreased 3.9% over the past year.
The Village serves as La Jolla's central hub, offering shopping, dining, and cultural destinations including the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the La Jolla Playhouse. The University of California San Diego campus, along with research centers like the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Salk Institute, contribute to the area's academic atmosphere. Outdoor activities abound, from beach activities at La Jolla Shores to trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The Children's Pool, constructed in 1931 through Ellen Browning Scripps' philanthropy, has evolved from its original purpose as a swimming area to become a protected space where visitors can observe harbor seals.
Children’s Pool Beach, originally designed for children, is now a favorite destination for seals
Built in the 1920s, the La Valencia Hotel is a La Jolla landmark and popular vacation destination
The popular La Jolla Shores is next to San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography was founded in 1903 and is part of UCSD
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,207 for a studio, $2,781 for one bedroom, $3,587 for two bedrooms, and $4,107 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.