
Cheap Homes for Rent in Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)
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1406 Grand Ave

855.5 Agate St
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4404 Bond St

4715 Biona Dr

1333 Nashville St

2023 Reed Ave, Unit 2023 Reed Ave.

2275 Grand Ave
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4506 Moraga Ave

3993 Jewell St

2006 Diamond St

1645 Emerald St

2275 Grand Ave
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Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Pacific Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pacific Beach 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,274 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
Pacific Beach 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,500 | $3,895 | $10,000+ |
Pacific Beach 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,577 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Pacific Beach 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,715 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
Pacific Beach 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,100 | $9,100 | $9,100 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,116 |
Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,119 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.33 price per square foot 803 El Carmel Pl Model at 803 El Carmel Pl in the in the Mission Beach neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 155122A Model at The Pacific at Mission Bay starting at $3,295 with a $3.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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803 El Carmel Pl | 803 El Carmel Pl | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.33 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155122A | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Bay | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
4256 Noyes St, Unit 4256 | 4256 Noyes St | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
4256 Noyes St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
2027 Thomas Ave, Unit Thomas | 2027 Thomas Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Viking Pacific | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio ,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 1133 Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,860 to $22,669. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pacific Beach ranging from $1,650 to $40,000.
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 $1,650 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,905.
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 $22,669, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,895 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,300.
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