Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Pelican Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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4835 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Montalvo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montalvo

4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

1849-1867 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Leland II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland II

6229-6237 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Torre Del Mar
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Torre Del Mar

4925 Del Mar AveSan Diego, CA 92107

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The Pacific Lamont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Grand Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

2202-2248 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Riviera
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Riviera

3773-3777 Haines StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Palms Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Esquire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Esquire

4710 Point Loma AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2166 Grand Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2166 Grand Ave

2166 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Park Loma Apartment Homes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Loma Apartment Homes

2089 Chatsworth BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bel Vue Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Vue Terrace

1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Silver Spray Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spray Apartments

5116 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Desert Spa Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

4338-4340 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Mission Bay Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Towers

4323 Mission Bay DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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Pacific Beach, CA Local Guide

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 $1,450. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$1,888
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,945
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,945
Seacoast ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,975
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,999
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.09 price per square foot Ventura I Model at La Regencia in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,475. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,375 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Wooded Area 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 RegenciaVentura I3BR,2BA$3.09
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.81
Villa Point Loma2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.67
The Pacific at Mission Bay155122A2BR,2BA$3.12
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.86
The Californian - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.99
5029 West Point Loma Blvd.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.00
Desert Spa Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2.90
3129 Quimby St, Unit Room in Point Loma3129 Quimby St1BR,1BA$2.31

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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

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 $1,450.

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 $2,076 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 Loma Palisades and starts from $3,375.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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