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Rental Market Trends in Pacific Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Pacific Beach, CA?

$1,156/month

Average Rent

237 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Pacific Beach, CA is $1,156 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Pacific Beach more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pacific Beach, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,156 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,186 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,156/month
237 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,186/month
730 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,243/month
553 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,376/month
846 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,524/month
1,576 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$17,889/month
3,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,222/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,176/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,101/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,248/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,800/month
1,345 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pacific Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Pacific Beach, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pacific Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pacific Beach, CA?

Because the average rent in Pacific Beach is $1,156, you’ll want to make about $3,853 per month or $46,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Pacific Beach, CA

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Apartment communities in Pacific Beach we think you'll love

Dylan Point Loma

Dylan Point Loma

2930 Barnard St,
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$3,326 - $6,547 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Loma Palisades

Loma Palisades

2799 Adrian St,
San Diego, CA 92110

$2,500 - $3,310

2-3 Beds

Bay

Bay

3866 Ingraham St,
San Diego, CA 92109

$2,196 - $3,556

Studio - 2 Beds

Loma Portal

Loma Portal

3131 Cauby St,
San Diego, CA 92110

$2,350 - $2,900

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Pacific Beach, CA

Property West Residential
Property West Residential
  • 12

    Communities

  • 472

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

6 Communities in Pacific Beach
Sunrise Management
Sunrise Management
  • 85

    Communities

  • 9,541

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

5 Communities in Pacific Beach
Torrey Pines Property Management
Torrey Pines Property Management
  • 31

    Communities

  • 1,699

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

5 Communities in Pacific Beach
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc.
  • 53

    Communities

  • 4,373

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

4 Communities in Pacific Beach
Strat Property Management
Strat Property Management
  • 10

    Communities

  • 387

    Units

  • 1

    City

3 Communities in Pacific Beach
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,461

    Communities

  • 952,828

    Units

  • 890

    Cities

1 Community in Pacific Beach
Avenue5 Residential
Avenue5 Residential
  • 551

    Communities

  • 121,713

    Units

  • 219

    Cities

1 Community in Pacific Beach
AvalonBay
AvalonBay
  • 191

    Communities

  • 69,485

    Units

  • 128

    Cities

1 Community in Pacific Beach

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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