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The Presidio Apartments

5042 W Point Loma Blvd, Unit 2

2505 Jefferson St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ocean Beach Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $1,033 | $3,280 |
Ocean Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,124 | $6,016 |
Ocean Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
Ocean Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,662 | $3,495 | $9,600 |
Ocean Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $22,350 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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. Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach 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 |
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The Presidio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
Point Loma Bay Apartments - Live Steps from the Beach | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Mar at Seaside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
Elan Loma Highlands | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Welcome to Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA and Nearby
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $2.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the Andalucia Model at Arrive Mission Valley starting at $3,465 with a $2.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
Arrive Mission Valley | Andalucia | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
The Californian - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Dylan Point Loma | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Elan The Plaza | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Elan The Palms | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
310 -316 Rosecrans St, Unit 310 | 310 -316 Rosecrans St | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Gables Point Loma | E | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
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Getting Around Ocean Beach, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,640 at Loma Palisades.
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 $3,495.
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