
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (106 Rentals)
Apartments in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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1917 Felspar St

1956 Felspar St

1976 Diamond St

1764 Chalcedony St

1756-1762 Chalcedony St

The Blend

Emerald Pacific

1625-1631 Hornblend St

2123 Garnet Ave

1664 Thomas Ave
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1681 Thomas Ave

2044-2050 Thomas Ave

2118-2120 Grand Ave

4535 Gresham St

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1636-1638 Oliver Ave

2050 Pacific Beach Dr

4445 Fanuel St

1338 Pacific Beach Drive

3955 Honeycutt St
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1150-1156 Thomas Ave

4051 Fanuel St

Santa Mariana

The Shores at Crown Point

Riviera Drive Residences

1112-1118 Thomas Ave

3880 Kendall St

La Palma

Santa Barbara

3907 Gresham St
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Villa Vacanza

San Remo

Santa Susanna

4021-4027 Everts St

Mission Bay Parker Place

1066 Wilbur Ave

Riviera Shores

4007 Everts St

1009-1017 Hornblend St
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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 | $2,252 | $1,695 | $3,210 |
| Pacific Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,790 | $8,933 |
| Pacific Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,354 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Pacific Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,076 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Pacific Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $23,651 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Ranked #64
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Beach
How much are Studio apartments in Pacific Beach?
There are currently 1,053 Studio Apartments in Pacific Beach with rent ranges from $1,800 to $3,210 with an average price of $8,975.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Pacific Beach ranges from $1,790 to $8,933 with an average monthly rent of $2,820.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Pacific Beach cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Pacific Beach range from $2,200 to $12,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,354.
How expensive are Pacific Beach Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 226 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Pacific Beach on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,750 to $16,361 - averaging $6,076 for the location.
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