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Pacific Grove, CA

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Experience the best of the California Coast in this gorgeous Monterey Bay community

Coastal Beach Schools Golf Upscale Scenic Nature Outdoors

Characterized by amazing ocean views and historic Victorian architecture, Pacific Grove is an upscale community next door to Monterey on the California coast. The beautiful Downtown district features a cluster of restaurants, specialty shops, and other storefront businesses around the intersection of Lighthouse and Forest Avenues. Golf courses and public parks are close at hand no matter where you are, providing great opportunities to get outside and soak in the salt air and scenery.

On top of the astonishing natural landscape, a massive population of monarch butterflies regularly flutters around the community, earning Pacific Grove the nickname “Butterfly City USA.” From a practical standpoint, the city boasts exceptional public and private schools, making it a popular option for families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pacific Grove, CA is $1,828 for a studio, $1,976 for one bedroom, $2,864 for two bedrooms, and $2,271 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pacific Grove has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,976/month
640 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Robert Down Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

408 Students

8
out of 10

Forest Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

387 Students

6
out of 10

Pacific Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

420 Students

7
out of 10

Pacific Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

547 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
  • Asilomar State Beach
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Hopkins Marine Station
  • Monterey Maritime Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Monterey Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.