Average Rent in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA Rents

Pacific Beach rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $20,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,400, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-2.79%) year-over-year from $1,852 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $698 (29.95%) year-over-year from $2,332 to $3,030. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,604 (50.20%) year-over-year from $3,196 to $4,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $886 (17.32%) year-over-year from $5,114 to $6,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10,468 (109.83%) year-over-year from $9,532 to $20,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 17.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 30.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 41.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.96	$3,030	$2,332 (29.95%)	$1,980 (53.03%)
2 BR	$4.39	$4,800	$3,196 (50.20%)	$2,731 (75.77%)
3 BR	$4.29	$6,000	$5,114 (17.32%)	$4,022 (49.19%)
4+ BR	$7.72	$20,000	$9,532 (109.83%)	$7,916 (152.64%)

Historical Rents in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Pacific Beach. The average rent in Pacific Beach is currently $4,495 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is Coronado, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 per month.

Let's compare Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.46% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA are about 20.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,000	$3,000
Oceanside, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,995	$4,200
Chula Vista, CA	N/A	$2,100	$3,009	$4,300
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,466	$3,250	$4,300
San Diego, CA	$2,700	$3,250	$4,100	$4,495
San Clemente, CA	N/A	$2,825	$4,100	$5,000
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$3,350	$3,800	$5,100
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,950	$3,698	$5,625
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,450	$4,585	$6,000
Coronado, CA	$6,250	$6,500	$8,000	$8,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,775 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pacific Beach's average rent, which is only $4,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, East Village has the most affordable average rent at $3,975 per month. Whereas, at $5,575 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pacific Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,700	$3,650	$5,250	$3,975
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	$4,400	$5,575

Top Counties Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 2 counties located by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,000. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. It's average rent per month is $5,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 15.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 5.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	$2,650	$3,500	$4,490	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near Pacific Beach

There is one zipcode in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $4,150.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92101, San Diego, CA	$3,000	$3,550	$5,000	$4,150

Frequently Asked Questions - Pacific Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Pacific Beach.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,020 and an average price per square feet of $4.96. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pacific Beach.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,750 and an average price per square feet of $4.39. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pacific Beach.

How have rent prices in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.50%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is around $3,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.