Located at the southwesternmost corner of the continental United States, apartments for rent in Imperial Beach offer a coastal living experience where the Pacific Ocean meets the Mexican border. This beach city features over 4 miles of shoreline and is known for its surf breaks, including the Boca Rio spot, considered among San Diego County's best.

The rental market in Imperial Beach provides housing options in a more relaxed setting than downtown San Diego. With an average rent of $1,587 for one-bedroom apartments and $1,982 for two-bedrooms, the area offers more affordable coastal living compared to neighboring communities like Coronado. The housing landscape includes apartment communities and single-family homes, most without air conditioning due to the mild climate that stays 10 degrees cooler in summer and 10 degrees warmer in winter than inland areas.

Imperial Beach is 14 miles south of downtown San Diego, with access to Coronado via the Silver Strand. The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Southern California's largest saltwater marsh, offers outdoor recreation opportunities. While the city has undergone redevelopment along Palm Avenue and Seacoast Drive, it maintains its character as a residential community where the California beach lifestyle meets the international border.