Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Jolla, San Diego, CA is $8,000. This is +321%, or $6,100, higher than the national average.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$8,000

decreased by68%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Jolla, San Diego, CA is $8,000. This is +321%, or $6,100, higher than the national average.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
12%
68%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

84%
16%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Jolla, San Diego, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 68% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
La Jolla, San Diego, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in La Jolla, San Diego, CA is $3,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Jolla, San Diego, CA costs about $3,262 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,522. Houses for rent in La Jolla, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $14,497.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,900

4%

25%

2 bedroom

$6,850

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$9,120

No Change

53%

4 bedroom

$24,500

8%

21%

Studio

$2,695

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,695

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,120

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$24,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in La Jolla, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in La Jolla, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in La Jolla, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bird Rock, San Diego, CA.

La Jolla

Median rent price$8,000
increased by321%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Jolla, San Diego, CA is 167% higher than the median rent in Bird Rock, San Diego, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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