Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (72 Rentals)

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$2,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

4319 Susquehanna Pl

San DiegoCA92117

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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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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver 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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1128 Felspar St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar St

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
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise 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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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 Bayview Apartments priced from $1,800. 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
Bayview ApartmentsBaywind1BR,1BA$1,800
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$1,905
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,007
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,091
Catalina Pacific Apartments151411- Renovated1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $2.72 price per square foot 1033 Grand Ave Model at 1033 Grand Ave, Unit Grand Ave in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $4,027 with a $3.40 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.
1033 Grand Ave, Unit Grand Ave1033 Grand Ave2BR,2BA$2.72
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.40
The Pacific At Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.03
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.02
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Catalina Pacific Apartments151411- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.22
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.59
Bayview ApartmentsBaywind1BR,1BA$2.86
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43

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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!

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 Ingraham - La Playa Point LP 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 $1,800 at Bayview 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 $2,895 at Pacific Bay Club Apartments.

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