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Rental Market Trends in La Jolla, CA

What is the average rent in La Jolla, CA?

$2,758/month

Average Rent

627 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,758 per month. This is 70% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $2,182 per month for a studio, $2,758 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,549 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,099 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,182/month
362 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,758/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,549/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,099/month
973 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,845/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$12,172/month
2,247 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$22,229/month
3,681 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,579/month
617 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,066/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,884/month
1,536 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,394/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,234/month
1,781 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $86 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in La Jolla, CA
Last Updated January 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
$2,655/month
610 Sq Ft
Villa la Jolla Condominiums
$2,666/month
611 Sq Ft
La Jolla Scenic Knolls
$2,882/month
625 Sq Ft
La Jolla Heights
$2,990/month
673 Sq Ft
Bird Rock
$3,711/month
776 Sq Ft
Village
$4,784/month
662 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
$4,784/month
662 Sq Ft
Bird Rock
$3,711/month
776 Sq Ft
La Jolla Heights
$2,990/month
673 Sq Ft
La Jolla Scenic Knolls
$2,882/month
625 Sq Ft
Villa la Jolla Condominiums
$2,666/month
611 Sq Ft
La Jolla Village
$2,655/month
610 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 La Jolla Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
La Jolla Village
$2,655/month
610 Sq Ft
Villa la Jolla Condominiums
$2,666/month
611 Sq Ft
La Jolla Heights
$2,990/month
673 Sq Ft
Village
$4,784/month
662 Sq Ft
La Jolla Scenic Knolls
$2,882/month
625 Sq Ft
Bird Rock
$3,711/month
776 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 $2,758, you’ll want to make about $9,193 per month or $110,316 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
$2,346/month
$2,434/month
One Bedroom
$2,706/month
$3,125/month
Two Bedroom
$3,482/month
$5,049/month
Three Bedroom
-
$8,541/month
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$2,550 - $4,690

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8155 Cargill Ave,
San Diego, CA 92122

$2,395 - $3,025

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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.

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