Cheap Homes for Rent near Pacific Beach, CA from $1,200 (46 Rentals)

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property at 3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3542 Shoreline Bluff Ln

San DiegoCA92110
property at 3304 Baltimore St

$1,299

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$1,299
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$1,299

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3304 Baltimore St

San DiegoCA92117
property at 1605 Hotel Cir S

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105

1605 Hotel Cir S
San DiegoCA92108
property at 6202 Friars Rd

$1,900 - $2,195

Studio Rentals

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6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 8620 Via Mallorca

$2,250

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$2,250
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8620 Via Mallorca, Unit B

8620 Via Mallorca
La JollaCA92037

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property at 6416 Friars Rd

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
property at 6416 Friars Rd

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
property at 3050 Rue Dorleans

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

3050 Rue Dorleans, Unit 346

3050 Rue Dorleans
San DiegoCA92110

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property at 6416 Friars Rd

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 308

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
property at 1157 Grand Ave

$2,495

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$2,495
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 7

1157 Grand Ave, Unit 1157

1157 Grand Ave
San DiegoCA92109

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property at 1920 Gardena Pl

$2,590 - $3,600

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1920 Gardena Pl

San DiegoCA92110
property at 1049 Felspar St

$2,600

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$2,600
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1049 Felspar St, Unit 24

1049 Felspar St
San DiegoCA92109
property at 3151 Via Alicante

$2,645 - $2,650

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$2,645 - $2,650
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$2,645 - $2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3151 Via Alicante

La JollaCA92037

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property at 4060 Huerfano Ave

$2,700

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$2,700
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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4060 Huerfano Ave

San DiegoCA92117
property at 5875 Friars Rd

$2,700 - $3,695

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5875 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92110
property at 4837 Gardena Ave

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 2, 2027

4837 Gardena Ave

San DiegoCA92110

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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 $1,608. 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
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2,053
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 and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.11 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 2 Bedroom Cove Model at Loma Palisades starting at $2,675 with a $2.61 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.
The Californian Coastal Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.11
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Cove2BR,1BA$2.61
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Junior two bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex1820 Titus St2BR,1BA$3.05
Loma Village Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.21
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.19
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.94
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.16
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Pacific Beach?

There are currently 1944 Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,084 to $34,997. There are also 356 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pacific Beach ranging from $1,200 to $95,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pacific Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pacific Beach ranges from $1,200 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,028.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pacific Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pacific Beach range from $3,275 to $34,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,795.

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