Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (80 Rentals)

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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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3852 Mission Blvd, Unit C
$2,100
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3852 Mission Blvd, Unit C

3852 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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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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Elan Baylofts
$2,345 - $3,875
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Elan Baylofts

1450-1472 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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1049 Felspar St, Unit 24

1049 Felspar St
San DiegoCA92109

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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd

1849-1867 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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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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Casa Riviera
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Casa Riviera

3773-3777 Haines StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Palms Apartment
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Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Park Apartments

2027-2041 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110

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1128 Felspar Street
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1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Mission Bay Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Towers

4323 Mission Bay DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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The Cove PB
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The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
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Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Pico Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pico Apartments

4639 Pico StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Sail Bay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sail Bay Apartments

1327 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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1360 Hornblend St
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1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109

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Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pacific Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,968. The Mayer @PB has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,968
The Mayer @PBStudio / 1 Bath - 430 sq ft- ADU- AffordableStudio,1BA$2,095
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,099
Bay ApartmentsDesign EA PremierStudio,1BA$2,214
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,270
Elan Beachlofts1x11BR,1BA$2,390
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,500
3021 Luna Ave2x1 Duplex2BR,1BA$2,695
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.31 price per square foot Newport Model at Pacific Bay Club Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the Beautiful 2br Apt Home in PB Model at Emerald Manor Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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.
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.31
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$3.59
1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1919 Reed Avenue Unit C1919 Reed Ave2BR,2BA$4.31
3021 Luna Ave2x1 New Construction2BR,1BA$3.88
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
3521 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Unit 35213521 Clairemont Mesa Blvd2BR,1BA$4.24
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.97
Bay ApartmentsDesign EA PremierStudio ,1BA$3.69
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.62
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$4.13

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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 Mayer @PB listed at $2,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment is $1,968 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 $2,695 at 3021 Luna Ave.

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