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Rental Market Trends in Pacific Grove, CA

What is the average rent in Pacific Grove, CA?

$2,057/month

Average Rent

636 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Pacific Grove, CA is $2,057 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Pacific Grove one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pacific Grove, you can expect to pay about $1,782 per month for a studio, $2,057 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,791 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,292 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,782/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,057/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,791/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,292/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,849/month
842 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,127/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $26 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 Grove, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pacific Grove, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
58% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pacific Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Outer Monterey is the most affordable neighborhood in Pacific Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Outer Monterey
$3,027/month
652 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pacific Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Outer Monterey is the most expensive neighborhood in Pacific Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Outer Monterey
$3,027/month
652 Sq Ft

Which Pacific Grove neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Pacific Grove with the most apartments available is Outer Monterey .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Outer Monterey
$3,027/month
652 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Pacific Grove is $2,057, you’ll want to make about $6,856 per month or $82,272 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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Apartment Averages

Outer Monterey

Pacific Grove, CA

Outer Monterey

Pacific Grove, CA

Studio
$1,619/month
$1,619/month
One Bedroom
$2,176/month
$2,176/month
Two Bedroom
$2,670/month
$2,670/month
Three Bedroom
$2,849/month
$2,849/month
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† 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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