Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (39 Rentals)

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Surfcaster Apartments
$2,045 - $2,500
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Surfcaster Apartments

5050 Niagara AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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$2,600

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2613 Mission Blvd
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property at 4764 Voltaire St

$2,990

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4764 Voltaire St

San DiegoCA92107
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Pelican Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pelican Point

5101-5107 Narragansett AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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2104-2110 Bacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2104-2110 Bacon St

2104-2110 Bacon StSan 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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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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Playa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Playa

5041 Santa Monica 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 Ocean Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Ocean Walk

5077 Cape May 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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Citra Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Citra Apartments

4464 Castelar StSan 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 Studio unit found at Mar at Seaside priced from $1,781. 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
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,781
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio,1BA$2,095
Elan The ParkAspire1BR,1BA$2,495
1654-1662 Cable St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.56 price per square foot Aspire Model at Elan The Park in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1654-1662 Cable St starting at $3,650 with a $5.45 price per square foot in the Sunset Cliffs 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.
Elan The ParkAspire1BR,1BA$3.56
1654-1662 Cable St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$5.45
Haven Point Loma0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.79
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio ,1BA$3.56
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio ,1BA$4.66
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.73
2319 Etiwanda St, Unit F2319 Etiwanda StStudio ,1BA$6.98

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 Mar at Seaside listed at $1,781.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment is $2,252 at Mar at Seaside.

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 $3,200 at Elan Coco Palms.

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