Rent in La Jolla, CA
Across La Jolla's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,820 a month, with figures from $2,820–$3,380. The highest typical rent is in 92093 ($3,360) and the lowest in 92038 ($2,820). Owner-occupied homes in San Diego County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,190 | $2,190–$2,620 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $2,330 | $2,330–$2,800 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $2,820 | $2,820–$3,380 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $3,740 | $3,500–$4,480 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $4,520 | $3,500–$5,420 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
La Jolla ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in La Jolla, CA?
- About $2,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,820–$3,380. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in La Jolla, CA?
- About $2,330 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,330–$2,800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in La Jolla, CA?
- About $3,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$4,480. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in La Jolla, CA?
- About $2,190 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,190–$2,620. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in La Jolla, CA?
- About $4,520 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$5,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which La Jolla ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92093 has the highest typical rent at $3,360 a month, and 92038 the lowest at $2,820.
- What is the property tax rate in La Jolla, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in San Diego County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these La Jolla rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).