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Pacific Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pacific Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pacific Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,508. Pacific Beach Shores in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,704. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pacific Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,704
Desert Spa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Pacific Beach apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET starting at $3,428 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.10
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.57
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.04
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off *Junior two bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Coral Bay1x11BR,1BA$3.10
Desert Spa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.08
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Pacific Beach?

There are currently 1970 Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,033 to $22,170. There are also 286 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pacific Beach ranging from $1,400 to $100,000.

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 $1,400 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $17,037.

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 $3,605 to $22,170, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,890.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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