Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Pacific Beach
$3,250/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Pacific Beach is $3,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pacific Beach
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 9% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,097 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,750 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $5,650 | 11% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $11,000 | 21% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Ho | $3,600 | |
Bird Rock | $5,500 | |
La Jolla Alta | $4,545 | |
Mission Bay Park | $3,400 | |
Mission Beach | $5,159 | |
North Clairemont | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,097 | 3% | 14% | |
Houses | $5,250 | 3% | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,650
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
41%
Bay Ho
Average rent
$3,600
Bird Rock
Average rent
$5,500
La Jolla Alta
Average rent
$4,545
Mission Bay Park
Average rent
$3,400
Mission Beach
Average rent
$5,159
North Clairemont
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,097
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
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
71%higher than the national median
89%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bay Ho, San Diego, CA.
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Discover rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
1d ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,181–$3,970
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
4d ago
Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego
2120 Grand Ave #NA, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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 Dec 1
23h ago
4105 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
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
1346 1346-1374-1/2 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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
Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego
3701 Riviera Dr #11, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
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
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego
1626 Oliver Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
2 baths
$11,900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego
3905 Haines St #3, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
2 baths
$11,550
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
4d ago
Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego
1145 Law St, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
1.5 baths
$11,500
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.House for rent
1d ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
1517 Reed Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio
1 bath
$2,995
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
1351 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
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
1h ago
Verified
4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$5,115
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
1d ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,181–$3,970
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
1d ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,181–$3,970
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
10h ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St #141A, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,180–$4,770
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
1633 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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
1650 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100–$3,250
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
7h ago
2636 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,445
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
1644 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
3 baths
$5,300
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
1633 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,181–$3,970
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
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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 $3,250 per month as of October 24, 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 9% since last year.
How does Pacific Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pacific Beach is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 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 $130,000/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).