Last updated on June 26, 2026

Average rent in
Pacifica, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pacifica

$3,250/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pacifica is $3,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$3.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pacifica

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pacifica rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Pacifica, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Pacifica, CA

Average rent prices in Pacifica have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Pacifica, CA

Rent prices in Pacifica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pacifica is $3,045, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Pacifica run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,259.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$3,060

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$4,040

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,935

32%

2%

4 bedroom

$7,000

13%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,060

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,040

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,935

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pacifica and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pacifica

Median rent price$3,250
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pacifica, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

Discover rentals in Pacifica, CA

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265 Gateway Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,850–$3,410

Apartment for rent

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16h ago

East Fairway Park-Vallemar-Rockaway house for rent in Pacifica

212 Winona Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

House for rent

Available Jun 25

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2d ago

Fairmont house for rent in Pacifica

235 Crestmoor Cir #NA, Pacifica, CA 94044

4 beds

2 baths

$6,000

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Pacifica, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pacifica rental market.

How much is rent in Pacifica?

The average rent in Pacifica is $3,250 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pacifica?

Average rent prices in Pacifica have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Pacifica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pacifica is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pacifica?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pacifica are West Edgemar Pacific Manor ($3,238/mo), Fairmont ($3,255/mo), and Westview Pacific Highlands ($3,372/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pacifica?

To comfortably afford rent in Pacifica, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pacifica?

Pacifica's top neighborhoods for renters include Westview-Pacific Highlands, West Edgemar-Pacific Manor, and West Sharp Park, all maintaining around $3,300 monthly rents for 1-bedroom apartments. These areas offer strong walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure with shared community spaces that foster resident connections. For pet owners, Fairmont, Park Pacifica, and Linda Mar provide exceptional amenities including outdoor space, pet waste stations, and no breed restrictions.

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).

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