
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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2125 Balboa Ave

Apartments on Cass St.

828 Island Ct, Unit Bigbeachstudio

Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED

Pacific Beach Shores

830 Island Ct, Unit Beautiful beach studio co

Bayview Apartments
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Bay Park Apartments

861 Missouri St

2222 1/2 Grand Ave

The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!

4427 Kendall St

2172 Felspar St

4449 Ocean Blvd

931 Grand Ave
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816 Ormond Ct

Ingraham - La Playa Point LP

Bay

732 Ventura Pl

Avaz Pacific Beach

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Turquoise Place

Swiss Chalet Apartments
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2720 Figueroa Blvd

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

The Pacific Lamont

Casa Riviera

Bay Palms Apartment

2166 Grand Ave

Cedar Shores

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
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1128 Felspar Street

Casa Frida

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4702 Mission Blvd
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Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pacific Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach Studio Apartments | $2,069 | $1,695 | $2,670 |
| Pacific Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,860 | $4,150 |
| Pacific Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Pacific Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,753 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
| Pacific Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,423 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 Apartments on Cass St. priced from $1,795. Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,061 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.24 price per square foot B09 Model at Mara Pacific Beach in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,620 with a $3.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mara Pacific Beach | B09 | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| JEWELL SREET | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Bay | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| 4256 Noyes St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111B- Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Emerald Manor Apartments | Beautiful 2br Apt Home in PB | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Del Rey Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
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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 Apartments on Cass St. listed at $1,795.
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 $2,395 at Emerald Manor Apartments.
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