
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ocean Beach area of San Diego.


Point Loma Bay Apartments

4774-80 W Point Loma Blvd

Elan Coco Palms

4833-39 Del Monte Ave

4826-4832 Del Mar Ave

5074 Lotus St

5038-5040 Voltaire St

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4463 Mentone St, Unit # 5
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4834 Pescadero Ave

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Elan The Park

4821 Del Mar Ave

4467 Valeta St, Unit 9

Twin Cypress Apartments
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4572 Narragansett Ave, Unit # A

4933 Voltaire St

Pelican Point

4835 Saratoga Ave

Torre Del Mar

Esquire

Silver Spray Apartments

2238 Famosa Blvd

5060 Santa Monica Ave
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Haven Point Loma

4530 Del Mar Ave

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Seacoast Apartments

4484 Montalvo Street

Citra Apartments

4934-4944 Coronado Avenue

Casa Niagara

5042 Muir Ave
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5015 Cape May Ave

4822-4828 Pescadero Ave

Playa

5057 Lotus St.

Sunset Cliffs Apartments

4946-4952 1/2 Del Mar Ave

Elan Ocean Walk

Elan Ocean Lofts

Del Monte Avenue Ocean Beach
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5029 W Point Loma Blvd

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Elan Cape Palms

4437 Mentone St
Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Studio Apartments | $2,636 | $2,045 | $3,459 |
| Ocean Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $2,195 | $6,130 |
| Ocean Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $2,200 | $7,122 |
| Ocean Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,959 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
| Ocean Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,966 | $7,933 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ocean Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Beach area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Point Loma Bay Apartments priced from $2,195. Citra Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Citra Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Casa Niagara | Apt 22 | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Twin Cypress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 5057 Lotus St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Sunset Cliffs Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Elan The Palms | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Elan The Park | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Elan The Plaza | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.15 price per square foot 4572 Narragansett Ave Model at 4572 Narragansett Ave, Unit # A in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the 4649 Santa Monica Ave Model at 4649 Santa Monica Ave, Unit 4649 starting at $5,000 with a $5.26 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4572 Narragansett Ave, Unit # A | 4572 Narragansett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 4649 Santa Monica Ave, Unit 4649 | 4649 Santa Monica Ave | 2BR,2BA | $5.26 |
| Elan Coco Palms | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $4.24 |
| Citra Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Elan The Plaza | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 4463 Mentone St, Unit # 5 | 4463 Mentone St | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Elan The Palms | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Elan The Park | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Casa Niagara | Apt 22 | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Point Loma Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment is $2,195 at Point Loma Bay 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 $2,995 at Twin Cypress Apartments.
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