Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Pacific Beach
$3,195/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Pacific Beach is $3,195 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,245 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pacific Beach
130
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pacific Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Pacific Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Pacific Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pacific Beach is $2,895, whereas a house costs $5,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,086 | No Change | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,595 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $5,875 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $8,900 | 24% | 53% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Ho | $3,495 | |
Bird Rock | $4,567 | |
La Jolla Alta | $4,250 | |
Mission Bay Park | $4,097 | |
Mission Beach | $4,595 | |
North Clairemont | $2,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,597 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,086
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,900
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
53%
Bay Ho
Average rent
$3,495
Bird Rock
Average rent
$4,567
La Jolla Alta
Average rent
$4,250
Mission Bay Park
Average rent
$4,097
Mission Beach
Average rent
$4,595
North Clairemont
Average rent
$2,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$5,597
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Pacific Beach, San Diego, 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 Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Pacific Beach and Bay Ho by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pacific Beach
64%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bay Ho, San Diego, CA.
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Discover rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
4d ago
2660 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2041 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2037 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1609 Chalcedony St, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego
3701 Riviera Dr #11, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
1235 Parker Pl #2M, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
2 baths
$14,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego
3403 Riviera Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
2 baths
$10,500
House for rent
4d ago
1251 1251 & 1253 Van Nuys Street, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
2 baths
$8,950–$9,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1215 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,395–$5,210
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,086–$4,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,086–$4,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2275 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,275–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2037 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3455 Del Rey St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2636 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Pacific Beach townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,095
House for rent
3d ago
5024 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Pacific Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Pacific Beach?
The average rent in Pacific Beach is $3,195 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pacific Beach?
Average rent prices in Pacific Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Pacific Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pacific Beach is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,245 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pacific Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Pacific Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).