
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)
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Pacific Beach Shores

3050 Driscoll Dr, Unit One-bedroom-Private Yard

Bayview Apartments

Bay fka Bay Pointe

2117-23 Grand Ave

803-807 Jamaica Ct

4702 Mission Blvd

Ingraham - La Playa Point LP
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Villa Monair

Coral Bay

The Villager!

Emerald Manor Apartments

3852 Mission Blvd, Unit C

1645 Emerald St

729-733 Queenstown Ct

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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 |
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Pacific Beach Studio Apartments | $2,136 | $1,595 | $2,510 |
Pacific Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,654 | $1,704 | $4,150 |
Pacific Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,966 | $2,200 | $8,980 |
Pacific Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,700 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
Pacific Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,140 | $8,910 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,704. 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 | $1,704 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,977 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,039 |
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,065 |
The Villager! | 0/1 Ocean View | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific Beach, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pacific Beach area is the $3.49 price per square foot B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,145. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Seaton Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
JEWELL SREET | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Mara Pacific Beach | B02 | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
Villa Pacific Apartments *$500.00 off * | Junior two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
2128 Balboa Ave, Unit 1 | 2128 Balboa Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111A- Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
3021-3037 Luna Ave | 2x1 Brand New Construction | 2BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Coral Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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Getting Around the Pacific Beach Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pacific Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pacific Beach?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pacific Beach is at Pacific Bay Club listed at $1,880.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment is $1,704 at Pacific Beach Shores.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pacific Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pacific Beach is starting from $2,368 at Coral Bay.
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