Oceanhouse on Prospect
400 Prospect St,
La Jolla, CA 92037
$4,999 - $11,733
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in La Jolla, CA
What is the average rent in La Jolla, CA?
$2,802/month
Average Rent
627 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,802 per month. This is 71% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,211 per month for a studio, $2,802 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,610 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 increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $13 more 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 April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
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 Bird Rock 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 Village 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, Villa la Jolla Condominiums and Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Jolla, CA?
Because the average rent in La Jolla is $2,802, you’ll want to make about $9,340 per month or $112,080 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
$2,252/month
$2,492/month
One Bedroom
$2,689/month
$3,224/month
Two Bedroom
$3,511/month
$5,356/month
Three Bedroom
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$8,555/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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.