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 $2,400 for a studio rental to $11,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,985, or roughly $55 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $401 (20.05%) year-over-year from $1,999 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $748 (30.67%) year-over-year from $2,438 to $3,185. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $452 (11.89%) year-over-year from $3,798 to $4,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $951 (15.72%) year-over-year from $6,049 to $7,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $358 (-2.96%) year-over-year from $12,058 to $11,700. 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 20.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.37% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $112.94 $2,400 $1,999 (20.05%) $1,778 (34.96%)
1 BR $55.45 $3,185 $2,438 (30.67%) $2,440 (30.53%)
2 BR $49.07 $4,250 $3,798 (11.89%) $3,318 (28.08%)
3 BR $59.43 $7,000 $6,049 (15.72%) $5,313 (31.74%)
4+ BR $46.65 $11,700 $12,058 (-2.96%) $8,146 (43.62%)

Historical Rents in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Pacific Beach. The average rent in Pacific Beach is currently $3,938 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $2,000, 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 $12,500 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 32.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.75% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA are about 16.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.98% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Escondido, CA N/A $2,025 $2,600 $2,695
Temecula, CA N/A N/A $2,375 $3,375
Chula Vista, CA $1,695 $2,500 $3,498 $3,613
Oceanside, CA $2,495 $2,095 $3,600 $3,850
San Diego, CA $1,938 $2,538 $3,550 $3,895
Carlsbad, CA N/A $2,575 $4,000 $4,775
San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,650 $3,750 $4,850
Dana Point, CA N/A $2,998 $5,218 $6,500
Coronado, CA $5,250 $5,500 $6,350 $7,500
Encinitas, CA $2,675 $4,500 $5,700 $9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Woodbridge, and Westpark. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,599 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,599. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pacific Beach's average rent, which is only $3,985. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $9,000 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
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,602 $2,750 $3,680 $3,600
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $2,350 $3,750 $4,250
Westpark, Irvine, CA N/A $2,945 $3,438 $4,400
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA N/A $2,992 $3,900 $4,599
Northwood, Irvine, CA N/A $2,150 $3,500 $4,995
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $1,850 $4,500 $5,900
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $2,950 $3,998 $6,800 $9,000

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 $4,450. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 6.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 20.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 16.91% 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 $1,873 $2,500 $3,500 $4,100
Orange, CA $2,600 $2,550 $3,500 $4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,500. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92115, San Diego, CA at $2,898 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,900 per month is 92037, San Diego, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,695. That's at least $48 per sqft. 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 $2,650 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $40 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 $2,400 $3,185 $4,300 $4,500
92037, San Diego, CA $3,575 $3,125 $7,925 $9,900
92101, San Diego, CA $2,523 $2,995 $4,625 $3,795
92115, San Diego, CA $1,648 $1,850 $2,775 $2,898
92130, San Diego, CA N/A $2,992 $3,900 $4,650
91913, Chula Vista, CA N/A $2,800 $3,533 $3,850
92054, Oceanside, CA $2,495 $2,111 $4,500 $4,000
92672, San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,650 $3,900 $4,500
92592, Riverside County, CA $1,695 N/A $2,325 $3,500
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,600 $3,975 $5,000

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 $3,985. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $112.94. 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 $3,195 and an average price per square feet of $55.45. There are a total of 21 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 $4,213 and an average price per square feet of $49.07. There are a total of 18 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 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% 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 $3,188/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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