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 $4,900 for a studio rental to $9,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,695, or roughly $67 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,727 (125.46%) year-over-year from $2,173 to $4,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,002 (42.65%) year-over-year from $2,348 to $3,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,671 (80.35%) year-over-year from $3,324 to $5,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,553 (27.49%) year-over-year from $5,648 to $7,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,416 (-20.27%) year-over-year from $11,916 to $9,500. 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 20.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$84.00	$4,900	$2,173 (125.46%)	$1,876 (161.22%)
1 BR	$66.53	$3,350	$2,348 (42.65%)	$2,365 (41.65%)
2 BR	$63.34	$5,995	$3,324 (80.35%)	$3,385 (77.10%)
3 BR	$67.15	$7,200	$5,648 (27.49%)	$4,998 (44.05%)
4+ BR	$44.88	$9,500	$11,916 (-20.27%)	$7,098 (33.85%)

Historical Rents in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Pacific Beach. The average rent in Pacific Beach is currently $4,225 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,500 per month.

Let's compare Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 71.40% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA are about 41.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.81% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Murrieta, CA	N/A	$2,795	$2,899	$3,200
Temecula, CA	N/A	$2,200	$2,796	$3,350
Chula Vista, CA	N/A	$2,225	$3,375	$3,800
San Diego, CA	$2,000	$2,500	$3,500	$3,893
Oceanside, CA	N/A	$3,800	$4,250	$4,400
San Clemente, CA	$2,775	$2,575	$4,225	$5,050
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$2,950	$4,050	$5,190
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,350	$5,200	$6,335
Encinitas, CA	$3,500	$3,500	$5,500	$7,250
Coronado, CA	$5,250	$5,800	$6,000	$7,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include SAMLARC, Irvine Business Complex, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,974 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,974. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pacific Beach's average rent, which is only $4,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, SAMLARC has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $6,999 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pacific Beach. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,609	$3,200	$3,600
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,732	$2,981	$3,951	$3,672
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,925	$3,800	$4,448
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	$1,790	$3,800	$5,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	$4,050	$6,000
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA	$4,000	$4,200	$6,500	$6,999

Top Counties Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 2 counties located by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. Some of these counties include San Diego, CA and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,550. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 53.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 23.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 39.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,595	$4,200
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,605	$3,604	$4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,525. A total of 10 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92128, San Diego, CA at $3,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,925 per month is 92037, San Diego, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is $2,889 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,900 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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
92109, San Diego, CA	$3,200	$3,375	$5,995	$5,413
92037, San Diego, CA	$4,300	$3,695	$7,250	$9,925
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,200	$2,995	$4,900	$3,548
92115, San Diego, CA	$1,650	$1,850	$2,598	$4,300
92130, San Diego, CA	N/A	$3,002	$3,850	$4,550
92128, San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,414	$3,200	$3,500
92024, Encinitas, CA	$3,500	$3,500	$5,375	$7,500
91913, Chula Vista, CA	N/A	$2,980	$3,395	$3,873
92054, Oceanside, CA	N/A	$3,900	$4,550	$4,500
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,775	$2,575	$4,225	$4,973

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 $4,695. 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 $4,900 and an average price per square feet of $84.00. 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 $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $66.53. There are a total of 19 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 $5,995 and an average price per square feet of $63.34. There are a total of 15 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 1.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.43%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.80%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% 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 $3,756/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.