Cheap Homes for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1450 Iris Ave

$1,750 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1450 Iris Ave

Imperial BeachCA91932

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property at 589 11th St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Nov 14

589 11th St, Unit 23

589 11th St
Imperial BeachCA91932
property at 1450 Iris Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1450 Iris Ave, Unit 38

1450 Iris Ave
Imperial BeachCA91932

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property at 676 Seacoast Dr

$2,400 - $2,490

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$2,400 - $2,490

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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676 Seacoast Dr

Imperial BeachCA91932
property at 913 Florence St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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913 Florence St

Imperial BeachCA91932
property at 1476 Seacoast Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1476 Seacoast Dr, Unit A

1476 Seacoast Dr
Imperial BeachCA91932

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Cheapest Available Imperial Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Imperial Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 636 11th Street in the Egger Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,700. 614-620 13th Street in the Egger Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Imperial Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
636 11th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
614-620 13th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Nestor RegencyONE BEDROOM ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,750
Imperial Beach Palms1/11BR,1BA$1,775
Imperial House Apartments1-Bed/1-Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Imperial Beach area is the $2.56 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Imperial Beach Gardens in the in the Imperial Beach neighborhood starting from $2,585. The second greatest value Imperial Beach apartment is the 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Remodeled Model at Hollister Creek Apartments starting at $2,599 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Nestor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Imperial Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Imperial Beach Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.56
Hollister Creek Apartments2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Remodeled2BR,2BA$2.60
Imperial House Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
The Courtyard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
1070 Georgia St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.82
IB VILLAS II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.94
Imperial Beach Palms1/11BR,1BA$2.73
636 11th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.62
Century Arms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.87
614-620 13th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imperial Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Imperial Beach?

There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $5,646. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Imperial Beach ranging from $1,300 to $13,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Imperial Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Imperial Beach ranges from $1,300 to $13,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,866.

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