Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA from $900 (60 Rentals)

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The Presidio Apartments
$1,508 - $1,921
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$1,293 - $1,706
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$1,508 - $1,921
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Presidio Apartments

3350 Rosecrans StSan Diego, CA 92110
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property at 5075 Niagara Ave

$1,895 - $6,800

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5075 Niagara Ave

San DiegoCA92107

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Gables Point Loma
$2,196 - $4,815
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$2,192 - $4,811
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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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property at 1021 Scott St

$2,200

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$2,200
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1021 Scott St, Unit 252

1021 Scott St
San DiegoCA92106

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The Summit at Point Loma
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$2,399 - $2,791
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$2,391 - $2,783
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The Summit at Point Loma

3950-3950 Leland StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Mariners Cove
$2,410 - $2,863
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$2,392 - $2,845
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Mariners Cove

4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Pelican Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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4835 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Montalvo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montalvo

4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

1849-1867 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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Harbor Villa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Villa Apartments

2810 Keats StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Torre Del Mar
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Torre Del Mar

4925 Del Mar AveSan Diego, CA 92107

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Esquire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Esquire

4710 Point Loma AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Park Loma Apartment Homes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Loma Apartment Homes

2089 Chatsworth BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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Silver Spray Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spray Apartments

5116 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Villa Marina
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marina

1502 Scott StSan Diego, CA 92106
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5060 Santa Monica Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5060 Santa Monica Ave

5060 Santa Monica AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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La Pacifica Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Pacifica Apartments

5070 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Ocean Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,508. Mar at Seaside in the Wooded Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,976. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$1,976
CelesteS1Studio,1BA$2,075
Chapman PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Gables Point LomaE1BR,1BA$2,187
Bevel ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,218
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudio Apartment with Parking Just Steps away f...Studio,1BA$2,245
Casa Niagara171BR,1BA$2,250
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $2.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $4,010 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.79
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.38
Arrive Mission ValleyBarcelona2BR,2BA$3.15
Villa Temecula Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.73
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Townhome Palms2BR,1.5BA$2.92
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$2.82
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.27
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Beach is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment is $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Beach is starting from $2,491 at Mariners Cove.

What is the most affordable Ocean Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Loma Palisades and starts from $3,275.

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