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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 $1,508. Pacific Beach Shores in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,704. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,704
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,830
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$1,980
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,990
Sail Bay ApartmentsStudio - DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,995
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,995
The Villager!0/1 Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$1,999
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000

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

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the Andalucia Model at Arrive Mission Valley starting at $3,475 with a $2.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Arrive Mission ValleyAndalucia2BR,2BA$2.98
The Californian - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.99
Pine Terrace Apartments - PTerrace2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.94
Villa Point Loma1 bed1BR,1BA$2.57
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.82
Villa Monair2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.03
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.01
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.07
Desert Spa Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Pacific Beach?

There are currently 1962 Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,033 to $30,000. There are also 347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pacific Beach ranging from $1,200 to $100,000.

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 $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,225.

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 $3,463 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,420.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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