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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Imperial Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Imperial Beach rent stands today
Imperial Beach, CA rent rose 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,895/month. Renters today are paying $323 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding close to the recent peak of $2,995/month from August 2026.
Vs. national rents
Imperial Beach runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 134 total rentals, a relatively small inventory compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,975/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,772/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,350/month. The 2-bedroom median of $2,772/month reflects the most common unit size, comprising 44.7% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Imperial Beach
$2,895/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Imperial Beach is $2,895 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $995 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Imperial Beach
134
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 13% 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 $2,347, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial Beach run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,477.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,975 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,772 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,350 | 4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Imperial Beach | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,347 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $3,800 | No Change | 21% | |
Houses | $3,850 | No Change | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Imperial Beach
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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
52%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Imperial Beach, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,833
4%$2,745
18%$2,995
2%$6,400
7%$2,125
3%$2,395
4%$2,400
7%$2,300
6%$2,295
1%$2,850
$2,895
2%$2,347
7%Discover rentals in Imperial Beach, CA
3d ago
1055 Georgia St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Imperial Beach
828 Calla Ave #C, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
640 3rd St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Imperial Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial Beach
1110 Ebony Ave #NA, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 17
1d ago
House for rent in Imperial Beach
1133 Florida St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Imperial Beach
1244 Seacoast Dr #1244, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Apr 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial Beach
1133 Florida St #NA, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 10
1d ago
277 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1348 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
642 Ocean Ln, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
870 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,835
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1348 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1373 Hemlock Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1357 Elder Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1047 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Studio
1 bath
$1,850–$2,020
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
277 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
269 Elder Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1348 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
870 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,835
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $2,895 per month as of October 24, 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 13% since last year.
How does Imperial Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Imperial Beach is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 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 $116,000/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?
October offers the best rental deals in Imperial Beach, with prices running about 6% lower than July's peak rates. December also sees less competition among renters, while July and August tend to be the most competitive months with higher demand.
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).