Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Imperial Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Imperial Beach rent stands today
Imperial Beach, CA rent rose 7.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,895/month. Renters are paying $104 more per month on average than last year, with a 3.6% increase month over month reflecting recent upward momentum.
Vs. national rents
Imperial Beach rents run roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,938/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,651/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,025/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $7,000/month in Imperial Beach. The 4+ bedroom segment shows a higher rent level compared to other bedroom tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Imperial Beach increased 70.9% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rise of 7.2%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the local rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Imperial Beach
$2,895/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Imperial Beach is $2,895 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $945 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Imperial Beach
145
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial Beach run $1,937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 5% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,937 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,651 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,025 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | No Change | 87% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Imperial Beach | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,650 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,324 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,651
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
87%
Imperial Beach
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,324
Last 30 days
3%
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
48%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Imperial Beach, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
$2,500
21%$3,000
5%$6,500
6%$2,095
2%$2,347
1%$2,050
14%$2,595
23%$2,395
3%$2,795
2%$2,695
5%$2,599
24%Discover rentals in Imperial Beach, CA
5d+ ago
Donax Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Imperial Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
4d ago
1086 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
761 11th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
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 May 29
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
18h ago
800 Emory St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
20h ago
634 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
642 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1193 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,996
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
260 Donax Ave #NA, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,995
$5,701
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
165 149, 157, 165 Daisy Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
835 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
856 Calla Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
642 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1091 Calla Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
126 120- 126 Date Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Imperial Beach?
Average rent prices in Imperial Beach have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Imperial Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Imperial Beach is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $945 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?
Imperial Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $2,700 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments remained relatively stable in pricing, while one-bedrooms experienced a decline of 1.4% from the previous 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).