Imperial Beach, CA Rent History

133 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,938
1-year change
+6.7%
$185/mo
5-year change
+29.0%
$661/mo
10-year change
+86.9%
$1,366/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Imperial Beach

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,472/mo0.0%
2016$1,577/mo+7.1%+7.1%
2017$1,670/mo+5.9%+13.5%
2018$1,807/mo+8.2%+22.8%
2019$1,894/mo+4.8%+28.7%
2020$2,004/mo+5.8%+36.1%
2021$2,191/mo+9.3%+48.8%
2022$2,522/mo+15.1%+71.3%
2023$2,813/mo+11.5%+91.1%
2024$2,879/mo+2.3%+95.6%
2025$2,714/mo-5.7%+84.4%
2026$2,965/mo+9.2%+101.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Imperial Beach changed since 2015?

Median rent in Imperial Beach, CA was $1,472 in 2015-07 and is $2,938 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,466 per month over 11 years.

How much has Imperial Beach rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Imperial Beach, CA has changed +29.0% ($661 per month). The current median is $2,938.

What has rent in Imperial Beach done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Imperial Beach, CA has changed +86.9% ($1,366 per month). It is now $2,938.

Is rent in Imperial Beach going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Imperial Beach, CA has increased +6.7% ($185/mo). Current median: $2,938.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.