What is the average apartment size in Pacifica?

The average size for a Pacifica, CA apartment is 760 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Pacifica is $3,003 per month, a 1.34% increase from last years average of $2,963.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Pacifica?

In Pacifica, studios rent for $2,770 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,767 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,342 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Pacifica?

The typical apartment in Pacifica offers about 760 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 676 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 913 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 47% 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: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pacifica is $3,003, a 1.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,963.

Studio Apartments at $2,770 offer the most budget-friendly option with 476 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $2,767, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,342 offer 913 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pacifica, CA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,003	760 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,770	476 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,767	676 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,342	913 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pacifica, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Pacifica, CA have increased by 1.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,963 to $3,003.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pacifica, CA (47%) 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.

How Pacifica Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pacifica	$3,003
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Berkeley	$3,294
San Mateo	$3,604
Palo Alto, CA	$2,935
Menlo Park, CA	$4,537
Redwood City, CA	$3,708
Hayward, CA	$2,417
Alameda, CA	$2,987
Belmont, CA	$3,196
San Leandro, CA	$2,322
Burlingame, CA	$3,649

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.