Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Imperial Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Imperial Beach rent stands today
Imperial Beach, CA rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,822/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged, reflecting stability in the short term.
Compared to national trends
Imperial Beach runs roughly 1.5× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 139 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory size.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Imperial Beach rent for $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,962/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,300/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest, comprising 43.9% of total rentals.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $3,895/month while apartments sit at $2,300/month, with apartments making up 53.5% of total rentals. This property-type spread shows the range of options available in Imperial Beach.
Median rent
Median rent in Imperial Beach
$2,822/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Imperial Beach is $2,822 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $892 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Imperial Beach
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Imperial Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Imperial Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Imperial Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Imperial Beach, CA
Rent prices in Imperial Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Imperial Beach is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial Beach run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 6% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,962 |  3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,095 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 10% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Imperial Beach | $2,822 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,575 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,895 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
Imperial Beach
Average rent
$2,822
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Imperial Beach, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Imperial Beach, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Imperial Beach and Bonita by all bedroom counts and property types.
Imperial Beach
46%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Imperial Beach, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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9%$2,445
3%Discover rentals in Imperial Beach, CA
2d ago
1055 Georgia St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
368 7th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
640 3rd St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
266 Daisy Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Imperial Beach
723 Seacoast Dr #723, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1.5 baths
$7,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Imperial Beach
727 Seacoast Dr #727, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Imperial Beach
727 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Imperial Beach
723 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
215 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
3d ago
1415 14th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1300 Holly Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,732
$4,692
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1348 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1460 Seacoast Dr #12, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,732
$4,692
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1357 Elder Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
921 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1415 14th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1300 Holly Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$4,650
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Imperial Beach, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Imperial Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Imperial Beach?
The average rent in Imperial Beach is $2,822 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Imperial Beach?
Average rent prices in Imperial Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Imperial Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Imperial Beach is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $892 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Imperial Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Imperial Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Imperial Beach?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Imperial Beach average around $1,950/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,660/month. Both sizes are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 4.1% and two-bedrooms down 2.7% year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).