Imperial Beach, CA Rent History

135 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,822
1-year change
-1.3%
$-37/mo
5-year change
+24.8%
$561/mo
10-year change
+76.6%
$1,224/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Imperial Beach

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,434/mo—0.0%
2016$1,526/mo+6.4%+6.4%
2017$1,622/mo+6.3%+13.1%
2018$1,766/mo+8.9%+23.2%
2019$1,834/mo+3.9%+27.9%
2020$1,942/mo+5.9%+35.4%
2021$2,122/mo+9.3%+48.0%
2022$2,463/mo+16.1%+71.8%
2023$2,692/mo+9.3%+87.7%
2024$2,786/mo+3.5%+94.3%
2025$2,811/mo+0.9%+96.0%
2026$2,843/mo+1.1%+98.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Imperial Beach changed since 2015?

Median rent in Imperial Beach, CA was $1,434 in 2015-07 and is $2,822 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,388 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 +24.8% ($561 per month). The current median is $2,822.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Imperial Beach, CA has changed +76.6% ($1,224 per month). It is now $2,822.

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

Year over year, median rent in Imperial Beach, CA has decreased -1.3% ($-37/mo). Current median: $2,822.

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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.