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property at 3312 Avenida de Portugal
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3312 Avenida de Portugal

San DiegoCA92106

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property at 3050 Rue Dorleans
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3050 Rue Dorleans, Unit 346

3050 Rue Dorleans
San DiegoCA92110
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property at 3140 Midway Dr
$2,595 - $2,980
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3140 Midway Dr

San DiegoCA92110
property at 3791 Elliott St
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3791 Elliott St, Unit Elliot

3791 Elliott St
San DiegoCA92106

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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 $1,608. NAPLES in the Balboa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,608
NAPLES1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
CelesteS3Studio,1BA$1,990
Chapman PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295

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

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $2.73 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Californian Coastal Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.73
The Californian Coastal Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.39
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.91
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.59
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Mentone Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.42
Twin Cypress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
The Summit at Point Loma1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Casa NiagaraApt 221BR,1BA$3.54
NAPLES1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean Beach?

There are currently 695 Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,084 to $14,133. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean Beach ranging from $1,900 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ocean Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocean Beach ranges from $1,900 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,370.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ocean Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ocean Beach range from $3,275 to $14,133, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,500.

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