Village - La Jolla sits on top of cliffs and beaches.
Children's Beach is an iconic and historic feature built in the 1930s.
The La Jolla Country Club hosts golfers and events.
People sit in Ellen Browning Scripps Park.
Jose's is a low-key Mexican restaurant with ocean views.

Area Guide

Village La Jolla, CA

Resort-like living in the heart of La Jolla

Beach Scenic Upscale

Also referred to as the Village of La Jolla, the Village is La Jolla’s downtown district, just under 15 miles northwest of San Diego. This beach resort community provides a laid-back lifestyle. Locals relax at the area’s many beaches like La Jolla Cove, where onlookers can watch sea lions play. Adventure lovers don a snorkel to visit protected marine life underwater, explore tide pools, or surf waves. This beautiful neighborhood pairs high-end boutiques with beach houses, condos, and luxury apartments that sit within blocks of the Pacific Ocean. Coffee shops, ice cream shops, bars, seafood restaurants, and sophisticated eateries abound in the Village as well. The artistic vibe of this southern California neighborhood extends far beyond the many art galleries lining Prospect Avenue. The Museum of Contemporary Art presents ever-changing exhibits for art lovers. Year-round events like the La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market keep the area lively while the La Jolla Country Club adds even more relaxation.

Explore the Neighborhood

The La Jolla Country Club hosts golfers and events.

People sit in Ellen Browning Scripps Park.

Jose's is a low-key Mexican restaurant with ocean views.

The Arcade Building hosts retailers and cafes in a historic building.

Condos sit right above cliffs.

Small beach coves offer residents and visitors a unique beach experience.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Village is $2,492 for a studio, $3,208 for one bedroom, $5,447 for two bedrooms, and $8,559 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Village has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 329 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,492/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 538 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,208/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 714 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,447/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 923 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $8,559/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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 February 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.