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Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
La Jolla Heights, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in La Jolla Heights
$9,000/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in La Jolla Heights is $9,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 368% above the national average rent, or $7,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Jolla Heights
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Jolla Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Jolla Heights, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in La Jolla Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 Heights, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in La Jolla Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Jolla Heights is $3,595, whereas a house costs $9,850. 1-bedroom apartments in La Jolla Heights run $3,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,595 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,295 |  17% | 162% | |
2 bedroom | $6,750 | 19% | - | |
3 bedroom | $10,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 23% | 201% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hidden Valley | $10,995 | |
La Jolla | $7,997 | |
La Jolla Farms | $3,772 | |
La Jolla Shores | $9,000 | |
Muirlands West | $6,900 | |
Soledad South | $4,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,595 | No Change | - | |
Condos | $5,500 | 34% | - | |
Houses | $9,850 | 47% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,595
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
162%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,500
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
201%
Hidden Valley
Average rent
$10,995
La Jolla
Average rent
$7,997
La Jolla Farms
Average rent
$3,772
La Jolla Shores
Average rent
$9,000
Muirlands West
Average rent
$6,900
Soledad South
Average rent
$4,695
Apartments
Average rent
$3,595
Condos
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
34%
Houses
Average rent
$9,850
Last 30 days
47%
The table above reflects average rent prices in La Jolla Heights, 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 Heights, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in La Jolla Heights and Hidden Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Jolla Heights
368%higher than the national median
471%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Jolla Heights, San Diego, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Hidden Valley, San Diego, CA.
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8143 La Jolla Scenic Dr N, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$12,900
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Available Oct 1
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La Jolla Heights townhouse for rent in San Diego
2452 Azure Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
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5d+ ago
La Jolla Heights house for rent in San Diego
2641 Costebelle Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6 baths
$28,500
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2.5 baths
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Frequently asked questions for La Jolla Heights, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the La Jolla Heights rental market.
How much is rent in La Jolla Heights?
The average rent in La Jolla Heights is $9,000 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Jolla Heights?
Average rent prices in La Jolla Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does La Jolla Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Jolla Heights is 368% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,075 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Jolla Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in La Jolla Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $360,000/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).