Pacific Bay Vistas
2 Pacific Bay Cir,
San Bruno, CA 94066
Studio - 2 Beds | $3,500 - $5,174
Rental Market Trends in Pacifica, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Pacifica, CA is $2,827/month.
Rent in Pacifica is 70% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,827/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.2%
Change / Year
48
Available Apartments
Pacifica rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Pacifica average $2,811 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Pacifica average $2,827 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Pacifica average $3,428 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Pacifica average $2,478 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Pacifica, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.2%, which averages out to $175 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Pacifica, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
23%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
58%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pacifica, CA?
Because the average rent in Pacifica is $2,827, you’ll want to make about $9,423 per month or $113,076 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.
View the Pacifica Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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San Bruno
Avg Rent: $2,892/month
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South San Francisco
Avg Rent: $3,315/month
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Colma
Avg Rent: $3,558/month
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Daly City
Avg Rent: $2,510/month
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Millbrae
Avg Rent: $2,710/month
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Burlingame
Avg Rent: $3,313/month
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Brisbane
Avg Rent: $2,244/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Pacifica?
The average rent in Pacifica is $2,827 per month, which is 69.8% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Pacifica?
The average rent for a house in Pacifica, CA is $4,835 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Pacifica?
Rents in Pacifica, CA are increasing, with prices up 6.2% year-over-year and $175 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Pacifica?
In Pacifica, CA, 58% of apartments fall above $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 September 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.