Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Imperial Beach, CA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Imperial Beach, CA is $2,750. This is +45%, or $849, higher than the national average.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,750

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Total rentals

137

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Imperial Beach, CA is $2,750. This is +45%, or $849, higher than the national average.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
53%
28%
15%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

68%
32%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Imperial Beach, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Imperial Beach, CA have decreased by 7% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Imperial Beach, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Imperial Beach, CA is $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,375. Houses for rent in Imperial Beach, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,900

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,950

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,347

2%

6%

Studio

$1,935

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,935

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,347

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Imperial Beach, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Imperial Beach, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.

Imperial Beach

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,322
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Imperial Beach, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

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1124 Florence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Imperial Beach

Studio

0 baths

$250

House for rent

Available Feb 27

Donax - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Donax

Donax Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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1055 Georgia Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1055 Georgia Street

1055 Georgia St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$2,200

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Century Arms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Century Arms Apartments

1471 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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125-131 Elkwood Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

125-131 Elkwood Avenue

125 Elkwood Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

2 beds

1 bath

$2,199

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615 9th St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Condo for rent in Imperial Beach

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

Available Mar 6

439 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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439 7th Street

439 7th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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1488 15th St - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

$2,250

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