As of September 2026, rental prices in Imperial Beach (91932), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,010 to $5,622 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change was a -11.72% decrease for 3BR apartments in Imperial Beach, CA.
For 1BR units, single-family homes command a higher median rent at $2,457 compared to apartments at $2,036.
What is the rent range for Imperial Beach, CA in September 2026?
Rental prices in Imperial Beach (91932), San Diego metro, span from $2,010 for 1BR condo/townhomes to $5,622 for 4BR apartments as of September 2026.
Which rental segment in Imperial Beach, CA saw the largest month-over-month rent change in September 2026?
4BR single-family homes in Imperial Beach experienced the sharpest month-over-month movement, increasing 10.41% to $4,580 in September 2026.
What is the most expensive property and bedroom combination for renters in Imperial Beach, CA?
The most expensive rental segment in Imperial Beach for September 2026 is a 4BR apartment, with a median rent of $5,622.
Which segment had the largest annual rent decrease in Imperial Beach, CA, and was it broad or specific?
3BR apartments had the biggest year-over-year decline in Imperial Beach, falling 11.72%, and this decrease is specific to that bedroom and property type rather than being broad.
Imperial Beach, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
91932
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Imperial Beach (91932), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,955 – $2,118
3.14%
2.48%
2-Bedroom
$2,300 – $2,542
-4.20%
1.04%
3-Bedroom
$3,067 – $3,423
0.86%
-11.72%
4-Bedroom
$5,386 – $5,858
0.32%
3.35%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,946 – $2,074
-1.34%
-3.43%
2-Bedroom
$2,553 – $2,749
0.85%
4.32%
3-Bedroom
$3,650 – $3,914
-2.30%
1.91%
4-Bedroom
$5,028 – $5,468
-1.52%
3.53%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,378 – $2,535
0.26%
-4.96%
2-Bedroom
$2,958 – $3,237
1.25%
2.49%
3-Bedroom
$3,731 – $4,123
2.05%
0.46%
4-Bedroom
$4,388 – $4,772
10.41%
4.97%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Imperial Beach Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Imperial Beach (91932) rental market, 2-bedroom condo/townhome units reached a median rent of $2,629 for August 2026, marking a 7.44% increase year-over-year. This rise outpaces 2BR apartments, which posted a 3.62% YoY gain to $2,527, reflecting stronger growth for condo/townhome rentals in this segment.
Among larger units in Imperial Beach (91932), 3-bedroom apartments saw the most pronounced shift, falling 8.82% month-over-month to a median rent of $3,217. This is the sharpest decrease across all tracked bedroom/property types and signals weaker short-term pricing for large apartment rentals.
Pricing for 1-bedroom single-family homes stands out as Imperial Beach (91932) rental trends reveal a median rent of $2,451. This figure exceeds the $1,974 for apartment 1BR units and $2,037 for condo/townhomes, indicating a premium attached to single-family homes in the smallest size segment.
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