Avalon La Jolla Colony
7205-7295 Charmant Dr,
San Diego, CA 92122
$2,801 - $3,440 | 1-2 Beds
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography was founded in 1903 and became a part of the University of California in 1912, making it one of the world’s oldest and largest research and education centers for ocean, Earth, and atmospheric science. SIO boasts internationally recognized academic programs for undergraduates and graduates as well as award-winning faculty and alumni. Department-funded research and travel grants allow students to conduct fieldwork on research vessels everywhere from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
Neighborhoods such as La Jolla Shores, University City, and Torrey Pines, which are convenient to UC San Diego, are also convenient to Scripps Oceanography. The university operates a daily shuttle between campus and SIO, making getting around on foot simple.
SIO faculty and students enjoy recreational amenities near campus such as the Birch Aquarium and Coastal Meander Trail. Scripps Oceanography savors close proximity to San Diego, with access to beaches, canyon trails, and national parks as well as a thriving arts and culture community.
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography research vessel, the Roger Revelle
Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the beach
A seagull stands along the shore
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps has more than 400,000 visitors per year
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in La Jolla, CA is $1,999 for a studio, $2,705 for one bedroom, $3,526 for two bedrooms, and $2,186 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Studio
365 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,999/month
Average Rent
1 BR
626 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,705/month
Average Rent
2 BR
953 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,526/month
Average Rent
3 BR
994 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,186/month
Average Rent
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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