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 $3,010 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,018 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,843, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $96 (5.04%) year-over-year from $1,902 to $1,998. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $152 (-6.20%) year-over-year from $2,447 to $2,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $591 (18.02%) year-over-year from $3,279 to $3,870. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $968 (19.44%) year-over-year from $4,980 to $5,948. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,602 (81.20%) year-over-year from $6,898 to $12,500. 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 up by 28.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.17	$2,295	$2,447 (-6.20%)	$2,175 (5.52%)
2 BR	$3.43	$3,870	$3,279 (18.02%)	$3,315 (16.74%)

Historical Rents in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Pacific Beach. The average rent in Pacific Beach is currently $3,136 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Diego, CA, with an average rent of $3,136, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is San Diego, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,136 per month.

Let's compare Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA are about 13.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,550	$3,468	$3,136

Top Neighborhoods Near Pacific Beach

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Pacific Beach

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,350. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. It's average rent per month is $3,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,350, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 13.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 16.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,350	$3,350

Top Zipcodes Near Pacific Beach

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $3,843. 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 0 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 $3,010 and an average price per square feet of $4.17. There are a total of 4 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 $4,018 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 6 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% 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 $3,074/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.