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Rental Market Trends in La Jolla, CA

What is the average rent in La Jolla, CA?

$2,757/month

Average Rent

627 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,757 per month. This is 70% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $2,184 per month for a studio, $2,757 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,588 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,100 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,184/month
362 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,757/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,588/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,100/month
973 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,677/month
579 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,417/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$13,269/month
2,312 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$22,420/month
3,785 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,538/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,914/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$11,709/month
1,608 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,907/month
448 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,320/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,749/month
1,760 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in La Jolla, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $89 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in La Jolla, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in La Jolla, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
74% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
La Jolla Village
$2,956/month
645 Sq Ft
Villa la Jolla Condominiums
$2,992/month
643 Sq Ft
La Jolla Scenic Knolls
$3,182/month
643 Sq Ft
La Jolla Heights
$3,390/month
685 Sq Ft
Bird Rock
$3,611/month
751 Sq Ft
Village
$4,442/month
560 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Village
$4,442/month
560 Sq Ft
Bird Rock
$3,611/month
751 Sq Ft
La Jolla Heights
$3,390/month
685 Sq Ft
La Jolla Scenic Knolls
$3,182/month
643 Sq Ft
Villa la Jolla Condominiums
$2,992/month
643 Sq Ft
La Jolla Village
$2,956/month
645 Sq Ft

Which La Jolla neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in La Jolla with the most apartments available are La Jolla Village, Villa la Jolla Condominiums and Village .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
La Jolla Village
$2,956/month
645 Sq Ft
Villa la Jolla Condominiums
$2,992/month
643 Sq Ft
Village
$4,442/month
560 Sq Ft
Bird Rock
$3,611/month
751 Sq Ft
La Jolla Scenic Knolls
$3,182/month
643 Sq Ft
La Jolla Heights
$3,390/month
685 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Jolla, CA?

Because the average rent in La Jolla is $2,757, you’ll want to make about $9,190 per month or $110,280 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.

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Apartment Averages

La Jolla Village

La Jolla, CA

Village

La Jolla, CA

Studio
$2,245/month
$2,445/month
One Bedroom
$2,633/month
$3,136/month
Two Bedroom
$3,499/month
$5,273/month
Three Bedroom
-
$8,530/month
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$2,550 - $4,690

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$2,395 - $3,025

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8148 Genesee Ave,
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$2,255 - $2,975

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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