Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA from $500 (135 Rentals)

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property at 4395 Jutland Dr

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4395 Jutland Dr

San DiegoCA92117
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Cedar Shores
$1,672 - $2,856
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Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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property at 6202 Friars Rd

$1,900 - $2,750

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6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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Gables Point Loma
$2,387 - $4,025
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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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Pacific Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pacific Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pacific Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay Park Apartments in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood priced from $1,775. The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,821. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,821
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Villager Bay Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Cove Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pacific Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Cove2BR,1BA$2.54
The Californian Coastal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.95
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.19
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.84
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$3.04
Desert Spa Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.05
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$3.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pacific Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pacific Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pacific Beach is at Haven Point Loma listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment is $1,775 at Bay Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pacific Beach is starting from $2,357 at Coral Bay.

What is the most affordable Pacific Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pacific Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4325-4331 Clairemont Dr and starts from $4,595.

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