What is the average apartment size in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

The average size for a Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA apartment is 781 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Pacific Beach?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Pacific Beach is $2,993 per month, a 0.18% decrease from last year’s average of $2,999.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Pacific Beach?

In Pacific Beach, studios rent for $2,095 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,724 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,682 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Pacific Beach?

The typical apartment in Pacific Beach offers about 781 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Pacific Beach?

Studio apartments in Pacific Beach average 427 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 698 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,023 sq. ft.

Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Pacific Beach?

The typical rent budget in Pacific Beach ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pacific Beach?

In Pacific Beach, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pacific Beach is $2,993, a 0.18% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,999.

Studio Apartments at $2,095 offer the most budget-friendly option with 427 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $2,724, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,682 offer 1,023 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,993	781 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,095	427 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,724	698 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,682	1,023 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA have decreased by 0.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,999 to $2,993.

What's the typical rent budget in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA (42%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA?

15,252 or 69% of the households in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA are renter-occupied while 6,966 or 31% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Pacific Beach?

Colina del Sol $1,861/month

Ocean Beach $1,885/month

Lincoln Park $2,040/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,968/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Pacific Beach?

Torrey Hills $3,628/month

Rolando $3,692/month

Carmel Valley $3,979/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in San Diego, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Carmel Valley	$3,979
Rolando	$3,692
Torrey Hills	$3,628
Harborview	$3,602
Otay Mesa	$3,491
Scripps Ranch	$3,482
Little Italy	$3,393
Morena	$3,386
Serra Mesa	$3,300
Mission Valley West	$3,299
University City	$3,276
University Heights	$3,264
Miramar Ranch	$3,258
Kearny Mesa	$3,190
Del Cerro	$3,179
Core - Columbia	$3,133
Bankers Hill - Park West	$3,089
Mission Valley East	$3,049
Rancho Penasquitos	$2,994
Pacific Beach	$2,993
East Village	$2,947
Mira Mesa	$2,945
North Park	$2,903
Grantville	$2,891
Carmel Mountain	$2,886
Hillcrest	$2,880
Ocean View Hills	$2,872
Rancho Bernardo	$2,841
Marina	$2,779
Allied Gardens	$2,745
Linda Vista	$2,744
Talmadge	$2,718
Point Loma Heights	$2,630
Nestor	$2,626
College Area	$2,556
Birdland	$2,524
North Clairemont	$2,490
Bay Park	$2,413
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,383
Bay Ho	$2,350
Lake Murray	$2,279
Otay Mesa West	$2,261
Palm City	$2,240
Midway	$2,163
Bay Terraces	$2,149
Golden Hill	$2,073
Egger Highlands	$2,056
Lincoln Park	$2,040
Ocean Beach	$1,885
Colina del Sol	$1,861

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Pacific Beach is 9% higher than in Allied Gardens

$2,993

Pacific Beach rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $2,993

$2,745

Allied Gardens rent is 8% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,745

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Pacific Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.