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Rental Market Trends in Pacific Beach, CA
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Pacific Beach, CA is $1,173/month.
Rent in Pacific Beach is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,173/month
Average Rent
237 Sq Ft
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Available Apartments
Pacific Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Pacific Beach average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach average $1,173 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach average $2,209 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach average or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Pacific Beach, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
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Rent Ranges in Pacific Beach, CA
August 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pacific Beach, CA?
Because the average rent in Pacific Beach is $1,173, you’ll want to make about $3,910 per month or $46,920 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.
How does Pacific Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Pacific Beach, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Pacific Beach Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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La Jolla
Avg Rent: $2,889/month
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San Diego
Avg Rent: $2,427/month
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Coronado
Avg Rent: $3,233/month
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Del Mar
Avg Rent: $3,146/month
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Lemon Grove
Avg Rent: $1,858/month
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National City
Avg Rent: $1,684/month
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La Mesa
Avg Rent: $2,049/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Pacific Beach?
The average rent in Pacific Beach is $1,173 per month, which is 29.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Pacific Beach?
The average rent for a house in Pacific Beach, CA is $9,381 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Pacific Beach?
The average rent for a townhome in Pacific Beach, CA is $3,625 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Pacific Beach?
The average rent for a condo in Pacific Beach, CA is $3,254 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Pacific Beach?
Rents in Pacific Beach, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $12 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Pacific Beach?
In Pacific Beach, CA, 75% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.