Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in La Jolla Shores

$9,000/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in La Jolla Shores is $9,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 368% above the national average rent, or $7,075 more per month.

$4.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in La Jolla Shores

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of La Jolla Shores rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in La Jolla Shores have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Shores, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in La Jolla Shores vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Jolla Shores is $3,100, whereas a house costs $18,250. 1-bedroom apartments in La Jolla Shores run $3,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,995.

Listings

Studio

$2,997

36%

43%

1 bedroom

$3,895

1%

29%

2 bedroom

$6,375

6%

22%

3 bedroom

$20,000

11%

87%

4 bedroom

$17,750

8%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,375

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

87%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$17,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in La Jolla Shores, 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 Shores, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in La Jolla Shores and Beach Barber by all bedroom counts and property types.

La Jolla Shores

Median rent price$9,000
increased by368%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$7,995
increased by315%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA is 13% higher than the median rent in Beach Barber, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

2510 Torrey Pines Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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La Jolla Shores condo for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, La Jolla, CA

2510 Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037

1 bed

1 bath

$3,150

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the La Jolla Shores rental market.

How much is rent in La Jolla Shores?

The average rent in La Jolla Shores is $9,000 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in La Jolla Shores?

Average rent prices in La Jolla Shores have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does La Jolla Shores rent compare to the national average?

Rent in La Jolla Shores 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 Shores?

To comfortably afford rent in La Jolla Shores, 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).

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