Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Pacific Beach
$3,095/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Pacific Beach is $3,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,165 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pacific Beach
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $5,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,195 | 1% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 |  1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,595 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $5,950 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $8,925 | 27% | 49% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Ho | $3,395 | |
Bird Rock | $6,250 | |
La Jolla Alta | $4,295 | |
Mission Bay Park | $3,100 | |
Mission Beach | $5,000 | |
North Clairemont | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,360 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,795 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,110 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,925
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
49%
Bay Ho
Average rent
$3,395
Bird Rock
Average rent
$6,250
La Jolla Alta
Average rent
$4,295
Mission Bay Park
Average rent
$3,100
Mission Beach
Average rent
$5,000
North Clairemont
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,360
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,795
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,110
Last 30 days
4%
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
60%higher than the national median
76%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
5d+ ago
3430 Del Rey St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego
4600 Lamont St #131, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
4323 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$14,758
$13,322
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,872
House for rent
5d+ ago
5024 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,230–$5,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$4,145
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St #1083A, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,220–$4,690
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$4,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1650 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$3,195
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2275 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250–$2,375
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1551 Chalcedony St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1551 Chalcedony St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2660 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1251 1251 - 1259 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,230–$5,215
Price drop
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 $3,095 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pacific Beach?
Average rent prices in Pacific Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Pacific Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pacific Beach is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,165 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 $124,000/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).