University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, CA

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Triton changemakers experience the best of art, research, and athletics

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Established in 1960, the University of California San Diego ensures that students have the opportunity to become changemakers through a culture of collaboration and routine breaks from the ordinary. Breaks from the ordinary are evident in the Stuart Collection’s public art installations and the expansive Geisel Library, named after the extraordinary Dr. Seuss. Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, UC San Diego is also home to more than 570 student organizations and sports teams known as the Tritons, which participate in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association.

UCSD is situated in the northern San Diego neighborhood of La Jolla, bordering La Jolla Shores, Torrey Pines, and University City. Apartments in La Jolla Shores have easy access to the coast as well as the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Housing options in Torrey Pines are convenient to the northwestern part of campus, which contains the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Rady School of Management. The San Diego Freeway and the 805 are both accessible from UCSD, making longer commutes simple.

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The Geisel Library was built in 1968

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in La Jolla, CA is $1,983 for a studio, $2,648 for one bedroom, $3,350 for two bedrooms, and $2,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 365 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,983/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 629 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,648/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 984 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,350/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 994 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,174/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
  • Rose Canyon Open Space Park
  • Torrey Pines State Reserve
  • Marian Bear Memorial Park
  • Torrey Pines State Beach

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Diego International

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