What is the average apartment size in Pacifica?

The average size for a Pacifica, CA apartment is 752 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 Pacifica?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Pacifica is $3,016 per month, a 4.62% increase from last year’s average of $2,883.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Pacifica?

In Pacifica, studios rent for $3,203 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,704 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,405 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Pacifica?

The typical apartment in Pacifica offers about 752 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Pacifica?

Studio apartments in Pacifica average 476 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 666 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 912 sq. ft.

Pacifica, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Pacifica?

The typical rent budget in Pacifica ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pacifica?

In Pacifica, 31% of households rent while 69% 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 Pacifica is $3,016, a 4.62% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,883.

Studio Apartments at $3,203 offer the most budget-friendly option with 476 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 666 square feet for $2,704, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,405 offer 912 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pacifica, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,016	752 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,203	476 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,704	666 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,405	912 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pacifica, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Pacifica, CA have increased by 4.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,883 to $3,016.

What's the typical rent budget in Pacifica, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Pacifica, CA (56%) 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 Pacifica, CA?

4,399 or 31% of the households in Pacifica, CA are renter-occupied while 9,570 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Pacifica Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pacifica	$3,016
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Berkeley, CA	$3,340
Hayward, CA	$2,432
Palo Alto, CA	$3,100
San Mateo, CA	$3,640
Menlo Park, CA	$4,595
Redwood City, CA	$3,724
San Leandro, CA	$2,327
Alameda, CA	$2,984
Richmond, CA	$2,564
Burlingame, CA	$3,555

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 Pacifica 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.