
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA from $900 (42 Rentals)
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The Presidio Apartments

642 Bonair Way

3129 Quimby St, Unit Room in Point Loma

5922 Lauretta St

4600 Lamont St

1239 Hornblend St
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Pacific Beach Shores

3620-34 Keating St

4424-38 Olney St
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Pacific Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pacific Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pacific Beach Studio Apartments | $2,205 | $1,033 | $3,099 |
Pacific Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,124 | $6,000 |
Pacific Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $2,195 | $8,712 |
Pacific Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,596 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
Pacific Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,950 | $7,550 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Pacific Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pacific Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,508. Pacific Beach Shores in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Presidio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
Gaines Street Apartment | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,054 |
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Elan Coco Palms | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Chapman Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA and Nearby
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the Avila Model at Arrive Mission Valley starting at $3,275 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pacific Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.83 |
Arrive Mission Valley | Avila | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Model 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Loma Village Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
La Regencia | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Gaines Street Apartment | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Desert Spa Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Mar at Seaside | Channel | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Getting Around Pacific Beach, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment is $1,860 at Pacific Beach Shores.
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 $2,400 at Gaines Street Apartment.
What is the most affordable Pacific Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pacific Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Loma Palisades and starts from $3,400.
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