Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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The Pacific Lamont
1 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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2166 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2166 Grand Ave

2166 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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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan 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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Pacific Bay Club
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

4070 Huerfano AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pico Apartments

4639 Pico StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Palms Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan 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 Studio unit found at Pacific Bay Club priced from $1,855. 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
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,855
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$2,054
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,099
The Villager!0/1 Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$2,195
Del Rey Apartments1x1 UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$2,195
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,428. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe starting at $3,719 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Mission Bay 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.
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.72
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.96
2128 Balboa Ave, Unit 12128 Balboa Ave2BR,1BA$3.52
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.84
3021-3037 Luna Ave2x1 Brand New Construction2BR,1BA$3.62
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
1729 Diamond St1731.51BR,1BA$3.56
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.16
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

Ranked #163

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Diego. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Pacific Beach Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 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 Pacific Bay Club listed at $1,855.

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 $2,795 at Pacific Bay Club.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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