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San DiegoCA92154
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1155 11th St

Imperial BeachCA91932
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832 10th St

Imperial BeachCA91932

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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 XAV Imperial Beach Palms in the Egger Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,850. Imperial Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Imperial Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
XAV Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$1,850
Imperial Palms ApartmentsStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,925
Royal Village ApartmentsWELCOME HOME! Spacious One bedroom, one bath un...1BR,1BA$1,950
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2,200
Welcome to Sunnyside!1, 21BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Imperial Beach area is the $2.89 price per square foot 253 Donax Ave Model at 253 Donax Ave, Unit A in the in the Silver Strand neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Imperial Beach apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen starting at $3,080 with a $2.93 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.
253 Donax Ave, Unit A253 Donax Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
Imperial Beach Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Summer Brook Apartments: Your Oasis of Comfort and Style2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.72
816 Delaware St, Unit 816 #2 Delaware St.816 Delaware St1BR,1BA$2.44
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2.62
Sea Breeze Garden ApartmentsDishwasher 2bd2BR,1BA$3.06
Royal Village Apartments14671BR,1BA$3.05
XAV Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$2.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imperial Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Imperial Beach?

There are currently 494 Apartments for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $9,000. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Imperial Beach ranging from $900 to $8,000.

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 $900 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,344.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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