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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Studio Apartments | $2,265 | $1,084 | $4,500 |
| Ocean Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,180 | $7,468 |
| Ocean Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $2,250 | $7,395 |
| Ocean Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,384 | $3,285 | $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. Haven Point Loma in the Point Loma Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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 |
| Haven Point Loma | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Elan Coco Palms | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Chapman Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Celeste | S3 Bay | Studio,1BA | $2,125 |
| 3109-3115 Jarvis St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.68 price per square foot The Azure Model at Nimitz Crossing in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the Allure Model at Elan The Palms starting at $3,195 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Wooded Area 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimitz Crossing | The Azure | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
| Elan The Palms | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Elan Beachwalk | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Summit at Point Loma | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| The Californian Coastal Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
| Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| 310 -316 Rosecrans St | 310 -316 Rosecrans St | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Haven Point Loma | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Beach is at Haven Point Loma listed at $1,895.
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 $2,800 at Loma Portal.
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