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Last updated on June 21, 2026
Average rent in
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in La Jolla
$8,720/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in La Jolla is $8,720 per month as of June 2026. This is 347% above the national average rent, or $6,770 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Jolla
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Jolla rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in La Jolla have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in La Jolla vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Jolla is $3,247, whereas a house costs $14,875. 1-bedroom apartments in La Jolla run $3,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,895 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,300 |  16% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $6,850 | No Change | 57% | |
3 bedroom | $17,500 | 24% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 4% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bird Rock | $3,925 | |
La Jolla Alta | $5,625 | |
La Jolla Heights | $10,000 | |
La Jolla Shores | $10,500 | |
Muirlands | $8,679 | |
Soledad South | $3,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,247 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $7,000 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $14,875 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,850
Last year
57%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$17,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
37%
Bird Rock
Average rent
$3,925
La Jolla Alta
Average rent
$5,625
La Jolla Heights
Average rent
$10,000
La Jolla Shores
Average rent
$10,500
Muirlands
Average rent
$8,679
Soledad South
Average rent
$3,095
Apartments
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$14,875
Last 30 days
20%
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.
How does rent in La Jolla, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in La Jolla and Bird Rock by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Jolla
347%higher than the national median
101%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Jolla, San Diego, CA is 122% higher than the median rent in Bird Rock, San Diego, CA.
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4d ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$35,000
House for rent
4d ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla condo for rent in San Diego
1001 Genter St #6J, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1 bath
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla condo for rent in San Diego
935 Genter St #212, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1 bath
$4,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla condo for rent in San Diego
1001 Genter St #6J, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1 bath
$7,000
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the La Jolla rental market.
How much is rent in La Jolla?
The average rent in La Jolla is $8,720 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Jolla?
Average rent prices in La Jolla have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does La Jolla rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Jolla is 347% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,770 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Jolla?
To comfortably afford rent in La Jolla, you'd need to earn approximately $349,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).