Cheap Homes for Rent in Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 1371 Grand Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 16

1371 Grand Ave

San DiegoCA92109

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property at 2266 Grand Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2266 Grand Ave, Unit 22

2266 Grand Ave
San DiegoCA92109

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 Bay Park Apartments priced from $1,775. 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
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
1128 Felspar StSTUStudio,1BA$1,895
The Villager Bay Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
3755-3771 Ingraham St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $4.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 4325-4331 Clairemont Dr in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Pacific Plaza Apartments starting at $3,594 with a $3.27 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.
4325-4331 Clairemont Dr3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$4.00
Pacific Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Bay ApartmentsDesign 2B2BR,2BA$3.97
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.25
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$3.04
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.02
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
The Villager Bay Park0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

Ranked #59

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Pacific Beach?

There are currently 1126 Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,672 to $28,562. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pacific Beach ranging from $1,890 to $69,000.

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 $1,890 to $69,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,316.

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