Average Rent in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

Current Versus Historical Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA Rents

Pacific Beach rentals average $2,595 for a 1-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,973, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $288 (-15.27%) year-over-year from $1,888 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $588 (24.35%) year-over-year from $2,413 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $915 (29.56%) year-over-year from $3,095 to $4,010. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $819 (15.82%) year-over-year from $5,178 to $5,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,333 (18.74%) year-over-year from $7,117 to $8,450. 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 10.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.39	$3,000	$2,413 (24.35%)	$1,751 (71.36%)
2 BR	$3.64	$4,010	$3,095 (29.56%)	$2,488 (61.15%)

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 $2,950 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that El Cajon, CA, with an average rent of $2,095, 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 $7,000 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA are about 2.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. 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
El Cajon, CA	$1,425	$1,779	$2,195	$2,095
La Mesa, CA	$1,760	$1,950	$2,473	$2,110
Chula Vista, CA	$1,495	$1,995	$2,595	$2,485
San Diego, CA	$1,950	$2,195	$3,025	$2,850
Imperial Beach, CA	$1,800	$2,095	$2,750	$2,873
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,432	$3,050	$3,173
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,613	$3,400	$4,700
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$2,800	$4,750	$5,995
San Clemente, CA	$2,500	$2,600	$4,300	$6,000
Coronado, CA	$6,250	$5,625	$6,995	$7,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include North Park, Imperial Beach, and East Village. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is currently around $2,936 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,936. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pacific Beach, North Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,473 per month. Whereas, at $5,450 average rent per month, College East is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pacific Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Park, San Diego, CA	$1,885	$2,125	$2,795	$2,473
Imperial Beach, CA	$1,800	$2,095	$2,750	$2,873
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,164	$2,652	$3,995	$3,000
College East, San Diego, CA	N/A	$1,950	$2,595	$5,450

Top Counties Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 4 counties located by Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. 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 $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, 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 21.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 9.69% 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	$1,845	$2,050	$2,795	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Pacific Beach

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,998. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92020, El Cajon, CA at $2,095 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,000 per month is 92118, Coronado, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,715. That's at least $5 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 $2,098 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,900 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,164	$2,660	$4,393	$3,400
92116, San Diego, CA	$1,715	$2,095	$2,650	$2,200
92104, San Diego, CA	$1,938	$2,098	$2,795	$2,475
92115, San Diego, CA	$1,795	$1,900	$2,595	$2,998
92118, Coronado, CA	$6,250	$5,625	$6,995	$7,000
92020, El Cajon, CA	$1,595	$1,808	$2,213	$2,095
91932, Imperial Beach, CA	$1,800	$2,095	$2,750	$2,873
92021, San Diego County, CA	$1,393	$1,710	$2,195	$2,195
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,500	$2,600	$4,300	$5,995
92629, Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,000	$4,625	$5,995

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 $2,973. 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 $2,595 and an average price per square feet of $4.39. There are a total of 18 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 $3,095 and an average price per square feet of $3.64. 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, and 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 $2,378/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.