Imperial Beach, CA rental market

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Last updated June 21, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Imperial Beach, CA is $3,143.

Average rent

$3,143

Month-over-month change

+$143

Year-over-year change

+$163

Available rentals

286

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $7,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5003
$1,6005
$1,70016
$1,8009
$1,90017
$2,00019
$2,10015
$2,20018
$2,30015
$2,40012
$2,5008
$2,60013
$2,70012
$2,8009
$2,90013
$3,0007
$3,1007
$3,2007
$3,3006
$3,40014
$3,5009
$3,6006
$3,7009
$3,80013
$3,9006
$4,0005
$4,10010
$4,20012
$4,3007
$4,4007
$4,5004
$4,6003
$4,7008
$4,8008
$4,90012
$5,000+39

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $163 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,200$2,995
Feb$2,980$2,995
Mar$2,850$3,000
Apr$2,950$2,900
May$2,895$3,000
Jun$2,910$3,200
Jul$2,995No data
Aug$2,895No data
Sep$2,995No data
Oct$2,800No data
Nov$2,895No data
Dec$2,900No data

Market temperature

The Imperial Beach, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Imperial Beach, CA is 56% higher than the national average.

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$3,143

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Imperial Beach, CA?

The average rent in Imperial Beach, CA is $3,143.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Imperial Beach, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Imperial Beach, CA is $1,900 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA is $1,995 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA is $2,813 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA is $4,200 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Imperial Beach, CA is $3,510 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Imperial Beach, CA?

Houses in Imperial Beach, CA rent between $1,500 - $7,500 with an average rent of $3,143.

8. How has the rent in Imperial Beach, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Imperial Beach, CA increased by $163

9. How much has the rent in Imperial Beach, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Imperial Beach, CA increased by $143

10. How many available rentals are there in Imperial Beach, CA?

There are currently 286 rentals available in Imperial Beach, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Imperial Beach, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Imperial Beach, CA is $3,143 — 55.98% higher the national average of $2,015.

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