Apartments For Rent in Pacifica, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Pacifica, CA

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What Locals Say about Pacifica

Review Highlights

Pacifica, CA: coastal, cozy, and connected—easy living between SF and the Peninsula. People love the safe, dog-friendly beach vibe, trails, ocean views, good schools, and quick SF access. They dislike heavy fog, high prices, weekend traffic, fireworks, and few dog parks.
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  • Trulia User
    "People are really nice here. The nicest neighbors I ever had. People look out for each other and I feel safe. Very animal friendly . Can’t complain except I don’t see the sun that often. Kinda miss it. "
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  • Dahlundna
    "Pacifica is the best place to live. Preferably like living on the end closer to Daly City so that I am closer to the freeway and stores etc"
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  • Jayme Murakami
    "It’s very dog friendly and there’s many dogs in this town. There are the occasional fireworks, the most on 4th of July, that may be an issue for your dog. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is about 30 minutes. It’s right between San Mateo and San Francisco which is convenient. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Our public transportation is very good, you can move easily without a car. Buses are available every our of the day until 10 to 11pm. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Small town feeling + California coastal vibe + tech friendly leads to the best of all worlds. Pacificans have fought hard over the last 60 years to preserve open space and create a place that has breath taking panoramic views for generations to come. It’s a special place."
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  • Beautywithbesos
    "My neighborhood is very family orientated and kid friendly. It’s a small community that looks out for one another"
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  • Pee94044
    "I’m retired but SF is 15-20 minutes away and freeway access is 2 minutes airport is 20 minutes and Bart is 5-10 mins. Sam trans bus stop is a block away "
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  • Anna T.
    "There are a lot of beautiful ocean view dog friendly hikes and beaches. The streets are narrow though and it makes short walks challenging, especially on garbage days,"
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  • Abhinav0112
    "I drive to Bart which is about 5-8 minute drive and Bart it to downtown. There’s a bus too but that takes about 25 minute "
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  • Dan F. T.
    "There are many families here and there a lot if outdoor activities to do here such as biking, hiking, and surfing"
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  • Crystal L.
    "Suburbia feel with easy city access. Not easily accessible to south 101 on weekends though - two lanes and lots of traffic. "
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  • Jesslora
    "There is a small town feeling to Pacífica with big city access and a rich and diverse set of people."
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  • Victor G.
    "World Dog Surfing Championship Farmers market Surf contests Earth day celebrations Fog Fest Arts and crafts Faire "
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  • Lickthecowhappy@gmail.com
    "people don't clean up. no dog parks nearby. Pacifica has tons of apartments but all have strict breed restrictions."
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  • Silvari
    "Good schools, active PTOs, parks and recs Dept has many good programs for kids......................."
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  • Alexandra J.
    "Fog fest, Easter egg hunts, library events, fireworks, beaches, surfing, parks, hiking trails and more"
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  • Amanda G
    "Good schools, good people, a sense of community. Pacifica is a great place to raise kids, it’s a short commute to SF or the peninsula and is just gorgeous. Need I say more? :)"
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  • Middleman08
    "Pay attention to Megan's Law. schools are great. lots of sports and outdoor activities for all. support the local businesses and keep the corporations out. "
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  • Jesslora
    "This is a community. Neighbors know each other and there is a sense of caring toward others and being cared for. "
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  • Vickie F.
    "I work from home so there is no commute. But people who live in the Linda Mar area suffer a horrible commute out of the city do to traffic backup from parents dropping their kids off at school. "
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  • Laila H.
    "Beautiful place to live by the beach. Safe neighborhood. Wonderful school district. Wonderful people."
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  • Susemm P.
    "My community has great access to public transportation. Freeway commute is easy and mostly not crowded "
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  • Mattncarol
    "There are many families from young to old. we are right near parks, schools, libraries and grocery store. we have beautiful wild life, deer, rabbits, coyote, bobcat, fox, turkeys, possums, raccoons and lots of birds. Safe community."
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  • Momma2cavaliers
    "Gorgeous oceanviews, friendly neighbors with a smaller town feel while in close proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley."
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  • Momma2cavaliers
    "Smaller community feel but is only a 10-15 minute drive to San Francisco. Gorgeous ocean views and scenic hikes and vistas. Good selection of public schools - it's a lovely place to raise a family. And super dog-friendly town!"
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  • Topol J. J.
    "Halloween, Fog Fest, Dog surfing, farm market, Christmas Tree Lightning, Live music concerts, Touch a truck, "
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  • Momma2cavaliers
    "Fairly sleepy community with good schools, lots of amazing outdoor activities and beautiful ocean views. "
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  • Chenjay
    "small town feel. great low traffic. low crime but still.a little. too many cops. too expensive. very dark summers. rare to have sun most of the year. like Seattle."
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  • Julie M. B.
    "Quaint town & dog friendly!! Who wouldn’t want to live blocks from the ocean!! friendly neighbors too!"
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  • Melanie H.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 4 years now and love it! Dog friendly, my only complaint is people drive way too fast on esplanade leaving it unsafe for young children. "
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  • Mattncarol
    "We all watch out for each other. Kid sit and pet sit! Friendly neighbors. Street fun for Fourth of July. "
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  • Brent
    "The Shoreview neighborhood is really unique because of its location (right by the ocean), the diversity and friendliness of the neighbors (everyone knows everyone) and the shape of the neighborhood that discourages non-residents from just driving through the neighborhood which allows kids to play out in the streets without concern."
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  • Ashley
    "Dog friendly neighborhood. The beach is also dog friendly. There’s even a dog park across the street from me. Overall, it is very dog friendly. "
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  • Ralvarezrigo
    "It’s proximity to the beach, San Francisco, stores and plenty of places to walk. The pier and ocean views. "
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  • Esther C.
    "I’ve lived in this area for over 9 years. And it’s extremely safe!! Only one way in and one way out, burglars don’t come in this area!! I also haven’t heard of any robberies in our area before we moved here and I haven’t heard of any since we’ve been here. "
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Average Rent Trends in Pacifica, CA

Rent in Pacifica, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Nov 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,250
Jul 2025$3,195
Aug 2025$3,823
Sep 2025$3,844
Oct 2025$3,663
Nov 2025$3,900
Dec 2025$3,500
Jan 2026$3,303
Feb 2026$3,300
Mar 2026$3,500
Apr 2026$3,500
May 2026$3,955
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,847$3,600$7,250$5,100$4,200
Townhomes—$5,000——$5,000
Apartments and Condos$2,758$3,255—$1,200$3,100
Houses$2,300$4,481$7,250$8,750$5,700
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Pacifica, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Pacifica, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Pacifica, CA is $3,098 per month. This is about 61% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Pacifica, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Pacifica, CA is $5,700 per month. This is about 195% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Pacifica, CA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Pacifica, CA is $5,000 per month. This is about 159% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Pacifica, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Pacifica, CA was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $3,074 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Pacifica, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Pacifica, CA was highest in Nov 2025 when it was $3,900 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Pacifica, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Pacifica, CA is $2,847 per month. That is about $647 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Pacifica, CA?
    There are 35 available rental listings in Pacifica, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Pacifica, CA?
    Pacifica, CA includes zip codes such as: 94044, 94030, 94019, 94037.
  • What are some cities near Pacifica, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: San Bruno, Millbrae, Moss Beach, Montara, South San Francisco. These cities may have more rental options to explore.