Serramonte Ridge
862 Campus Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015
$2,975 - $3,745
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Pacifica, CA
What is the average rent in Pacifica, CA?
$2,651/month
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644 Sq Ft
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As of October 2025, the average rent in Pacifica, CA is $2,651 per month. This is 63% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $3,132 per month for a studio, $2,651 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,213 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,391 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Pacifica, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $98 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pacifica?
Based on current rent prices, Fairmont Pacifica, Fairmont and Westview are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pacifica.
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Which Pacifica neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Pacifica with the most apartments available are Fairmont, Fairmont Pacifica and Westview .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pacifica, CA?
Because the average rent in Pacifica is $2,651, you’ll want to make about $8,836 per month or $106,032 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 Pacifica, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Pacifica, 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.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.