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Rental Market Trends in San Pedro, CA

What is the average rent in San Pedro, CA?

$1,921/month

Average Rent

616 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in San Pedro, CA is $1,921 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making San Pedro one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Pedro, you can expect to pay about $1,424 per month for a studio, $1,921 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,661 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,837 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,424/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,921/month
616 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,661/month
904 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,837/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,333/month
928 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,381/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,279/month
2,446 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,149/month
563 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,031/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,119/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,900/month
938 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Pedro, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $12 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Pedro, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Pedro, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
34% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Pedro?

Based on current rent prices, Northwest San Pedro and Central San Pedro" are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Pedro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest San Pedro
$2,267/month
746 Sq Ft
Central San Pedro
$2,598/month
717 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Pedro?

Based on current rent prices, Central San Pedro and Northwest San Pedro" are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Pedro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central San Pedro
$2,598/month
717 Sq Ft
Northwest San Pedro
$2,267/month
746 Sq Ft

Which San Pedro neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in San Pedro with the most apartments available are Central San Pedro and Northwest San Pedro" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central San Pedro
$2,598/month
717 Sq Ft
Northwest San Pedro
$2,267/month
746 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in San Pedro is $1,921, you’ll want to make about $6,403 per month or $76,836 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

Northwest San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

Central San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

Studio
$1,487/month
$1,425/month
One Bedroom
$1,911/month
$2,061/month
Two Bedroom
$2,945/month
$2,735/month
Three Bedroom
$4,443/month
$3,300/month
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Apartment communities in San Pedro we think you'll love

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28000 S Western Ave,
San Pedro, CA 90732

$3,175 - $3,450

2 Beds

Thrive on 5th

Thrive on 5th

448 W 5th St,
San Pedro, CA 90731

$2,250 - $4,995

Studio - 3 Beds

Vivo on Harbor

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511 S Harbor Blvd,
San Pedro, CA 90731

$2,295 - $4,875

Studio - 2 Beds

Portofino Townhomes

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1625 W Pacific Coast Hwy,
Wilmington, CA 90744

$3,215 - $3,815

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in San Pedro, CA

Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
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  • 3,941

    Units

  • 33

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6 Communities in San Pedro
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

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  • 959,009

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

2 Communities in San Pedro
Moss & Company
Moss & Company
  • 142

    Communities

  • 9,833

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

2 Communities in San Pedro
Mashcole Property Management
Mashcole Property Management
  • 52

    Communities

  • 2,477

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

2 Communities in San Pedro
AMC
AMC
  • 613

    Communities

  • 122,618

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

1 Community in San Pedro
Waterton
Waterton
  • 74

    Communities

  • 28,604

    Units

  • 49

    Cities

1 Community in San Pedro
Sares-Regis Group
Sares-Regis Group
  • 46

    Communities

  • 9,967

    Units

  • 32

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1 Community in San Pedro
Aperto Property Management
Aperto Property Management
  • 44

    Communities

  • 7,250

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

1 Community in San Pedro

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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 February 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.

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