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property at 615 9th St

615 9th St, Unit 12

615 9th St
Imperial BeachCA91932

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property at 736 Florence St

736 Florence St

Imperial BeachCA91932

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Imperial Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Imperial Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Imperial Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Sol in the Egger Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,795. 835-859 13th Street in the Egger Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Imperial Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Solcs1bd1ba1BR,1BA$1,795
835-859 13th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
XAV Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$1,899
Imperial Palms ApartmentsStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,925
Royal Village ApartmentsWELCOME HOME! Spacious One bedroom, one bath un...1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Imperial Beach area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wintergreen in the in the Nestor neighborhood starting from $3,080. The second greatest value Imperial Beach apartment is the 2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit Model at Valley Breeze Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.68 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.
Wintergreen3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
Valley Breeze Apartments2 Bedroom Plan A Laundry in Unit2BR,2BA$2.68
Imperial Beach Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
Hollister Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Vista La Rosa2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Welcome to Pacific Point!Welcome to Pacific Point Apartments - 2 x 2 Uni...2BR,2BA$2.62
Casa Solcs1bd1ba1BR,1BA$2.76
Royal Village ApartmentsWELCOME HOME! Spacious One bedroom, one bath un...1BR,1BA$3.05
XAV Imperial Beach Palms1X1RC1BR,1BA$3.01
835-859 13th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imperial Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Imperial Beach?

There are currently 495 Apartments for Rent in Imperial Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $5,400. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Imperial Beach ranging from $1,000 to $7,500.

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 $1,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.