Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA from $500 (196 Rentals)

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Elan Beachlofts
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$2,420 - $2,520
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Elan Beachlofts

852 Chalcedony StPacific Beach, CA 92109
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property at 3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

$1,200

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$1,200
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3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

San DiegoCA92110
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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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Surfcaster Apartments
$2,045 - $2,500
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Surfcaster Apartments

5050 Niagara AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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3852 Mission Blvd, Unit C
$2,100
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$2,100
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3852 Mission Blvd, Unit C

3852 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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property at 8620 Via Mallorca

$2,250

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$2,250
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8620 Via Mallorca, Unit B

8620 Via Mallorca
La JollaCA92037

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WELCOME HOME
$2,295 - $2,395
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$2,295 - $2,395
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WELCOME HOME

4776 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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$2,300

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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$2,300

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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Elan Baylofts
$2,345 - $3,875
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$2,345 - $3,875
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Elan Baylofts

1450-1472 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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$2,350

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$2,350
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3050 Rue Dorleans, Unit 346

3050 Rue Dorleans
San DiegoCA92110

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Gables Point Loma
$2,374 - $4,979
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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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$2,400

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 308

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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The Summit at Point Loma
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$2,469 - $2,794
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$2,469 - $2,794
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The Summit at Point Loma

3950-3950 Leland StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Mariners Cove
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$2,486 - $2,757
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Mariners Cove

4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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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 Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,608. 2238 Famosa Blvd in the Point Loma Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,608
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,968
The Villager Bay Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2,055
The Mayer @PBStudio / 1 Bath - 430 sq ft- ADU- AffordableStudio,1BA$2,095
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $2.94 price per square foot Belmont II Model at La Regencia Apartments in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.08 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.
La Regencia ApartmentsBelmont II2BR,2BA$2.94
The Californian Coastal Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.08
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Junior two bedroom2BR,1BA$2.55
1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex1820 Titus St2BR,1BA$3.11
Loma Village Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.21
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.94
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.44
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.16
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.37

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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 The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,608.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment is $1,795 at 2238 Famosa Blvd.

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 Griffis Mission Valley and starts from $3,942.

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