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$2,650

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834 Island Ct

San DiegoCA92109
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$2,700

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3753 Wawona Dr

San DiegoCA92107

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Californian - Residential in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,428. The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Californian - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,428
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,845

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

As of February 20, 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 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,150 with a $2.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.79
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.63
Arrive Mission ValleyAndalucia2BR,2BA$2.98
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.15
Casa NiagaraApt 262BR,2BA$3.26
Villa Temecula Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.73
Loma Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$3.16
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.36
The Californian - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean Beach?

There are currently 688 Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,084 to $20,589. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean Beach ranging from $1,895 to $20,000.

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 $1,895 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,593.

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.