The Geisel Library was built in 1968
UCSD's Eleanor Roosevelt College

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University of California, San Diego Main Campus La Jolla, CA

Triton changemakers experience the best of art, research, and athletics

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Established in 1960, the University of California San Diego ensures that students have the opportunity to become changemakers through a culture of collaboration and routine breaks from the ordinary. Breaks from the ordinary are evident in the Stuart Collection’s public art installations and the expansive Geisel Library, named after the extraordinary Dr. Seuss. Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, UC San Diego is also home to more than 570 student organizations and sports teams known as the Tritons, which participate in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association. UCSD is situated in the northern San Diego neighborhood of La Jolla, bordering La Jolla Shores, Torrey Pines, and University City. Apartments in La Jolla Shores have easy access to the coast as well as the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Housing options in Torrey Pines are convenient to the northwestern part of campus, which contains the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Rady School of Management. The San Diego Freeway and the 805 are both accessible from UCSD, making longer commutes simple.

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The Geisel Library was built in 1968

UCSD's Eleanor Roosevelt College

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,247 for a studio, $2,858 for one bedroom, $3,703 for two bedrooms, and $4,044 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 363 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,247/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 628 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,858/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,703/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 966 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,044/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.