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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Studio Apartments | $2,234 | $1,084 | $3,673 |
| Ocean Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,180 | $7,927 |
| Ocean Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $2,100 | $9,372 |
| Ocean Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,562 | $3,275 | $10,000+ |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,821. Celeste in the Midway District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Presidio Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,821 |
| Celeste | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Citra Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Casa Niagara | Apt 22 | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Twin Cypress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Mentone Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Mariners Cove | The Sunset Premier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.11 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Loma Village Apartments starting at $2,975 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Midway District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Californian Coastal Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| Loma Village Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Citra Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Elan The Plaza | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Elan Ocean Walk | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Mentone Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Twin Cypress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Casa Niagara | Apt 22 | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Beach is at Chapman Place listed at $2,100.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment is $1,821 at The Presidio Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Beach is starting from $2,674 at Mariners Cove.
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