Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in La Jolla Shores

$10,995/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in La Jolla Shores is $10,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 464% above the national average rent, or $9,045 more per month.

$5.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in La Jolla Shores

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of La Jolla Shores rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,972, whereas a house costs $15,000. 1-bedroom apartments in La Jolla Shores run $3,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.

Listings

Studio

$2,745

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$3,595

20%

130%

2 bedroom

$6,000

12%

37%

3 bedroom

$13,500

5%

60%

4 bedroom

$20,000

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,745

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

130%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$13,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

60%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$10,995
increased by464%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,050
increased by210%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA is 82% higher than the median rent in Beach Barber, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA

2600 Torrey Pines Rd #A12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego

House for rent

2510 Torrey Pines Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores condo for rent in San Diego

CONDOS - Contemporary - La Jolla, CA

2510 Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037

1 bed

1 bath

$3,595

Condo for rent

2420 Torrey Pines Rd #A104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores condo for rent in San Diego

CONDOS - La Jolla, CA

2420 Torrey Pines Rd #A104, San Diego, CA 92037

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,859

Condo for rent

7920 Avenida Alamar - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Jolla Shores apartment for rent in San Diego

Apartment 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 $10,995 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in La Jolla Shores?

Average rent prices in La Jolla Shores have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

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

Rent in La Jolla Shores is 464% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $9,045 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 $440,000/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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