Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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5050 Niagara AveSan 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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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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Silver Spray Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spray Apartments

5116 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2238 Famosa Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2238 Famosa Blvd

2238 Famosa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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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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Haven Point Loma
Studio Apartments

Haven Point Loma

4405-4411 W Point Loma BlvdSan 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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Casa Niagara
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Niagara

4978 Niagara AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Citra Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Citra Apartments

4464 Castelar StSan Diego, CA 92107
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Playa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Playa

5041 Santa Monica AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Elan Ocean Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Ocean Walk

5077 Cape May AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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Elan Ocean Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Ocean Lofts

4838 Santa Cruz AveSan Diego, CA 92107

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Elan Cape Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Cape Palms

4956 Cape May AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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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 2238 Famosa Blvd priced from $1,795. Haven Point Loma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio,1BA$2,245
4822-4828 Pescadero Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,350
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Surfcaster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 600 Square Feet and Just...1BR,1BA$2,500
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3,495
1654-1662 Cable St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.68 price per square foot The Azure Model at Nimitz Crossing in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model at Citra Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Point Loma Heights 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.
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.68
Citra Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.03
1654-1662 Cable St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$5.45
4822-4828 Pescadero Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.62
Surfcaster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 600 Square Feet and Just...1BR,1BA$4.17
2238 Famosa Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.37
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.79
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio ,1BA$4.99
5042 W Point Loma Blvd, Unit 25042 W Point Loma BlvdStudio ,1BA$6.13

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 Haven Point Loma listed at $1,895.

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 $3,495 at Nimitz Crossing.

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