256 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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FOR RENT

$3,850/mo

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,986 sqft

256 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Cost and fees breakdown
Price may not include required fees and charges.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Attached Garage
No Pets
Dishwasher
Laundry
$3,850 deposit
Fireplace Heating

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 256 Elm Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Cozy gas fireplaceOpen concept styleFreshly paintedFilled with natural lightBright open-concept living spaceStainless steel appliances
Available Now for Long-Term Lease
3-Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom House + Garage

Experience coastal living in this 3-bedroom home located just two blocks from the beach. Freshly painted and filled with natural light, the home features a bright open-concept living space. Tile flooring runs throughout the first floor, while the second level is finished with carpet. The kitchen is nicely upgraded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, offering both style and functionality. A convenient half bathroom is located on the first floor, perfect for guests. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom offers a cozy gas fireplace and a private balcony, enjoy the coastal breeze. The other two guest bedrooms are on the upper level as well.

Sorry, no pets.

Key Features:
- Exterior of Property Freshly Painted
- Balcony off Primary
- Fireplace
- Garage
- Parking
- Washer/Dryer Hook-ups
- Open Concept Style
- No Pets
- No A/C

Fees:
- Application Fee: $45/adult 18+
- Security Deposit: One month's rent

Utilities Paid by Tenant
- Electricity
- Water
- Trash
- Internet/Cable TV

No smoking/no vaping

Application Qualifications:
- 650+ Credit Score
- Must provide proof of income (or other proof of funds) 3x or more the monthly rent.

All information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be independently verified by the tenant. Rates, terms, features, and availability may change without notice.

Crestmont Property Management, Inc. adheres to all Fair Housing Laws. DRE #01525201

Details for 256 Elm Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: FireplaceHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Days on Market

Days on Market: 33 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsDeposit: $3,850

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Attached Garage, On Site
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $3,850/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $3,850
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
    Contact for details
Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Imperial Beach

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,581/mo
Average rent
$3.3K
$205MoM
Available listings
253
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What Locals Say about Imperial Beach

At least 213 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Albino scoz
    "Nice little community"
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  • ml1830
    "For being so far south, commuting is easy because I can either take the 5 or go through Coronado. Palm Ave can really be annoying with all of the lights but it’s manageable "
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  • Mainvestments.619
    "We need bumps in 13th Street from Imperial Beach Street to the naval base. The street looks like a high way"
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  • Socialite
    "The estuary’s often overlooked trails are a great place to contemplate life, commune with nature or get a little exercise "
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  • Kalli
    "It has really been up and coming, they’ve added and lot of new restaurants and people are very friendly. It is not over crowded or overwhelming and is a beautiful beach town."
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  • Miss Yoli
    "There’s plenty of buses passing by but half the time they are all empty… Maybe lower rates or something to have more people carpool or take the bus?! "
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  • Yoli Alexis Sanabia
    "I live on Seacoast so we get to see all the parades that go on, if there’s car shows, or any activities that they shut the street down, we see it all, and I love it "
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  • Mainvestments.619
    "If you live in a house or in an apartment and you have one or more cars, is really hard to find a parking spot in this apartments areas is hard to find a parking spot on the street "
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  • Trulia User
    "many different schools for young chikdren and good parks to play and get the needed exercise of our youth. "
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  • Pattipatricialopez
    "it's a family friendly environment and yet it's also a tourist destination so keep a good eye on your children. Never let your guard down. "
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  • Danny G.
    "IB is great in many ways. There is no large corporate or chain businesses other than 7-11, no buildings allowed higher than 3-story, much of the beach area houses were built in the 50’s and 60’s. Many are now remodeled and nice. The IB pier is quite beautiful with regular fishermen, surfers and people walking. "
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  • Cherie G.
    "It’s small town feel next to the big city makes it easy to go from quite activities to busy activities. "
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  • Maria B.
    "Great vacation spot quiet clean great heavys and restaurants not crowded we visit several times a year "
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  • Victoria J.
    "The dogs here are well trained and they are dogs are in apartments too. Dog owners like it here a lot."
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  • Emilyrjames10
    "The neighborhood is under construction but is coming along and looking nice, can’t wait for it to be done. Family restaurants are great. "
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  • Maria A.
    "peaceful , safe and friendly ... close to freeway. bus transit close by .... most of all the beach "
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  • Miguel A.
    "Roads are getting improvement but the beach is always contaminated, the traffic is getting worse because they are building too many apartments"
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  • Caroline M.
    "I drive to and from work 30 mins a day. Traffic can be bad if you’re going southbound to Coronado sometimes. But not a bad area. "
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  • Miguel A.
    "Imperial Beach is known for the pier and that connection to Coronado island ,now we have breweries in new restaurants"
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  • Richard.mills
    "The beach has great amenities, quiet small town atmosphere. Nice small parks nearby and the estuary has walking trails with plenty of bird watching."
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  • Miguel A.
    "A noisy neighborhood I am too close to the military base and there’s always big noise The good thing I’m really close to the beach and that’s the fun part"
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  • Daisy C.
    "There are many families in the hood with great parks, but there aren't many parks that could be walking distance. "
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  • Daisy C.
    "ppl walk their dogs anytime & they're actually plenty of other dog owners in town. Although this area is hard to find dog friendly rentals to live in. "
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  • Cali F.
    "i've been living in I.B for 6 years and i love my neighborhood. The only irritating are those loud motorcycles."
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  • Carlos C.
    "Very good neighborhood. We have been over here for a little bit over 4 years and we love the area. Safe, good schools, nice area. Is not like that expensive like the most part of the people think. "
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  • Daisy C.
    "IB is a small beach community where people know each other. Although, IB has changed a lot in the past 5 years. "
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  • Zachary A. R. W.
    "Everyone has dogs. Lots of people walk their dogs. Somethings can get noisy and sometimes owners don’t always pick up poop"
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  • Briceamelvin
    "The Tijuana estuary is constantly filled with sewage with causes beach closures. Pretty lame. Other than that, IB is cool. Traffic is minimal and people are pleasant "
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  • Joy D.
    "Since the bayside bike trail is so close, there are lots of dog walkers at any time of the day. Just beware that the trail gets congested with large cycling groups, especially on the weekends."
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  • Lacey N.
    "I love how this community is up and coming. Buildings and businesses getting a facelift, homes being renovated, and parks being updated! The community as a whole is awesome. "
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  • Yohana P.
    "I'd a dog friendly area. you can walk to restaurants and shopping areas with them. you may find doggie poop bags around the town for your convince."
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  • AC O. A. B. S.
    "They would like that they dont have to pick up after their dogs.. no one does.. most let their dogs do their business in the middle of the sidewalks or trails and they leave it there"
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  • Maria A.
    "safe place to live in and close to the Beach, crime is low , nieabors are friendly close to churches "
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  • Tyce
    "everyone has dogs and eveyone loves everyones dogs.... there are always people walking dogs around town "
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  • Aequilla
    "Events at Veterans Park, Library, Sports Park, and Beach make IB a lovely small beach town. Women’s Club and Veterans Organizations also host events."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,850
Jul 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,850
Jun 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,850
Price decreased by 1%
Apr 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,900
Crestmont Property Management, Inc.

Frequently asked questions about 256 Elm Ave

  • What income do you need to rent 256 Elm Ave?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $140K per year to rent 256 Elm Ave in Imperial Beach, CA at $3,850/mo.
  • How does the rent for 256 Elm Ave compare to similar 3-bedroom houses in Imperial Beach?
    256 Elm Ave in Imperial Beach, CA rents about 4% below the area average for 3-bedroom houses in Imperial Beach ($4,020/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 256 Elm Ave?
    The closest schools to 256 Elm Ave in Imperial Beach, CA are Imperial Beach Charter School (Elementary/Middle, rated 3/10), Mar Vista Academy (Middle, rated 4/10), Mar Vista Senior High School (rated 5/10).
  • What do residents say about Imperial Beach?
    Residents describe Imperial Beach, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See apartments for rent in Imperial Beach, CA.
  • Does 256 Elm Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 256 Elm Ave in Imperial Beach, CA has an attached garage.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$138,600 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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256 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,986 sqft single-family home. 256 Elm Ave was listed for rent for $3,850/month on Aug 21, 2026.