Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Pacific Beach
$3,300/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Pacific Beach is $3,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pacific Beach
107
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,999, whereas a house costs $6,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,594.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,096 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 |  2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,695 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $6,449 | 11% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $13,747 | 2% | 164% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Ho | $3,195 | |
Bird Rock | $5,700 | |
La Jolla Alta | $4,272 | |
Mission Bay Park | $4,800 | |
Mission Beach | $5,000 | |
North Clairemont | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,999 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,987 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $6,300 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,096
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,449
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$13,747
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
164%
Bay Ho
Average rent
$3,195
Bird Rock
Average rent
$5,700
La Jolla Alta
Average rent
$4,272
Mission Bay Park
Average rent
$4,800
Mission Beach
Average rent
$5,000
North Clairemont
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,987
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$6,300
Last 30 days
7%
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
74%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bay Ho, San Diego, CA.
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Discover rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
1d ago
1465 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
2d ago
1775 Oliver Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
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
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
Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
4 baths
$9,995
House for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego
819 819 Dover Court-1 #1, San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds
2 baths
$9,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
12h ago
1346 1346-1374-1/2 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5024 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1210 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Beach townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$6,495
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,036–$4,185
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1633 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
23h ago
901 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2275 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1346 1346-1374-1/2 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
1254 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4311 Haines St, San Diego, CA 92109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,995–$3,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5024 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
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 $3,300 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pacific Beach?
Average rent prices in Pacific Beach have increased by 2% 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 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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 $132,000/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).