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Rental Market Trends in Pacifica, CA

What is the average rent in Pacifica, CA?

$2,782/month

Average Rent

644 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Pacifica, CA is $2,782 per month. This is 71% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Pacifica one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pacifica, you can expect to pay about $2,580 per month for a studio, $2,782 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,178 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,401 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,580/month
446 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,782/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,178/month
881 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,401/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,662/month
429 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,341/month
637 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,790/month
1,166 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 Pacifica, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.1%, which averages out to $170 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 Pacifica, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pacifica, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
58% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pacifica?

Based on current rent prices, Fairmont Pacifica and Sharp Park" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pacifica.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fairmont Pacifica
$2,804/month
667 Sq Ft
Sharp Park
$3,135/month
606 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pacifica?

Based on current rent prices, Sharp Park and Fairmont Pacifica" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pacifica.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sharp Park
$3,135/month
606 Sq Ft
Fairmont Pacifica
$2,804/month
667 Sq Ft

Which Pacifica neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Pacifica with the most apartments available are Fairmont Pacifica and Sharp Park" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fairmont Pacifica
$2,804/month
667 Sq Ft
Sharp Park
$3,135/month
606 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Pacifica is $2,782, you’ll want to make about $9,273 per month or $111,276 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

Fairmont Pacifica

Pacifica, CA

Sharp Park

Pacifica, CA

Studio
-
$1,251/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,546/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,881/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,330/month
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Apartment communities in Pacifica we think you'll love

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$2,159 - $2,835

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100 Esplanade Ave,
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$2,640 - $4,657

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Fairmont Apartments

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279 Imperial Dr,
Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,635 - $4,825

1-2 Beds

Horizons West Apartments

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365 Talbot Ave,
Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,990

1 Bed

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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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