Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (66 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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property at 1552 Chalcedony St

$1,900

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$1,900
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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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1552 Chalcedony St, Unit 1

1552 Chalcedony St
San DiegoCA92109
property at 1371 Grand Ave

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 16

1371 Grand Ave

San DiegoCA92109

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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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property at 1645 Emerald St

$2,600

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$2,600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

1645 Emerald St, Unit PB 1 Bedroom Condo

1645 Emerald 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
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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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham 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
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1128 Felspar Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Apartments on Cass St.
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5050 Cass StSan Diego, CA 92109
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4702 Mission Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4702 Mission Blvd

4702 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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1360 Hornblend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell 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 Bay Park Apartments priced from $1,775. Pacific Beach Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
1128 Felspar StreetSTUStudio,1BA$1,895
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Sail Bay Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,004
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,076
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2228 Garnet Ave Model at 2228 Garnet Ave in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the Newport Model at Pacific Bay Club Apartments starting at $2,845 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Clairemont 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.
2228 Garnet Ave2228 Garnet Ave2BR,2BA$3.29
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.25
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.02
Bay ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier1BR,1BA$3.76
Catalina Pacific Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$3.59
3652 Promontory St, Unit cottage3652 Promontory St1BR,1BA$4.08
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.99

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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 1128 Felspar Street listed at $1,895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment is $1,775 at Bay Park Apartments.

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 $2,495 at Emerald Manor Apartments.

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