Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in La Jolla Shores

$9,750/mo

increased by69%

vs previous year

The average rent in La Jolla Shores is $9,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 413% above the national average rent, or $7,850 more per month.

$5.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in La Jolla Shores

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of La Jolla Shores rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in La Jolla Shores have decreased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 69% 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 $3,337, whereas a house costs $16,500. 1-bedroom apartments in La Jolla Shores run $3,077 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,247.

Listings

Studio

$3,995

No Change

62%

1 bedroom

$3,277

6%

33%

2 bedroom

$5,850

1%

30%

3 bedroom

$15,750

7%

69%

4 bedroom

$24,500

8%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$3,995

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,277

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$15,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

69%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$24,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

38%

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$9,750
increased by413%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,225
increased by228%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA is 57% higher than the median rent in Beach Barber, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

2510 Torrey Pines Rd #312 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores condo for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, La Jolla, CA

2510 Torrey Pines Rd #312, San Diego, CA 92037

1 bed

1 bath

$2,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2500 Torrey Pines Rd #803 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores condo for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, High Rise (5+ Stories), La Jolla, CA

2500 Torrey Pines Rd #803, San Diego, CA 92037

2 beds

2 baths

$4,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2130 Vallecitos #144 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores condo for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, Mid Rise, La Jolla, CA

2130 Vallecitos #144, San Diego, CA 92037

2 beds

2 baths

$5,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $9,750 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in La Jolla Shores?

Average rent prices in La Jolla Shores have decreased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 69% since last year.

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

Rent in La Jolla Shores is 413% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,850 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 $390,000/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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