La Regencia Apartments
7655-7689 Palmilla Dr,
San Diego, CA 92122
$2,675 - $4,525
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in La Jolla, CA
What is the average rent in La Jolla, CA?
$2,750/month
Average Rent
627 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,750 per month. This is 69% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making La Jolla one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Jolla, you can expect to pay about $2,207 per month for a studio, $2,750 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,531 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,107 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in La Jolla, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $16 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in La Jolla, CA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
71%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Jolla?
Based on current rent prices, La Jolla Village, Villa la Jolla Condominiums and La Jolla Scenic Knolls are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Jolla.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Jolla?
Based on current rent prices, Village, Bird Rock and La Jolla Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Jolla.
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Which La Jolla neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in La Jolla with the most apartments available are La Jolla Village, La Jolla Heights and Villa la Jolla Condominiums .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Jolla, CA?
Because the average rent in La Jolla is $2,750, you’ll want to make about $9,166 per month or $109,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does La Jolla, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare La Jolla, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,343/month
$2,478/month
One Bedroom
$2,681/month
$3,168/month
Two Bedroom
$3,518/month
$4,930/month
Three Bedroom
-
$8,571/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.