Cheap Homes for Rent in Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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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 Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,860. Pacific Bay Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here are the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.81 price per square foot 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe in the in the Mission Bay neighborhood starting from $3,806. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 1919 Reed Ave Model at 1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1921 Reed Avenue starting at $3,750 with a $4.17 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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.
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.81
1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1921 Reed Avenue1919 Reed Ave2BR,2BA$4.17
Mara Pacific BeachA111BR,1BA$3.75
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.55
Cedar Shores2x22BR,2BA$4.18
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.71
1729 Diamond St1731.51BR,1BA$3.56
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio ,1BA$3.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Pacific Beach?

There are currently 1121 Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $30,000. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pacific Beach ranging from $1,320 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pacific Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pacific Beach ranges from $1,320 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,915.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pacific Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pacific Beach range from $3,775 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,350 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,630.

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