Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ocean Beach area of San Diego.

property at 5075 Niagara Ave

$1,995 - $6,800

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5075 Niagara Ave

San DiegoCA92107

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property at 4649 W Point Loma Blvd

$2,599

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4649 W Point Loma Blvd

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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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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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 $1,847. Surfcaster Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here are the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio,1BA$1,847
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudio Apartment with Parking Just Steps away f...Studio,1BA$2,245
4934-4944 Coronado Avenue1/11BR,1BA$2,295
Elan BeachwalkAspire1BR,1BA$2,595
Villa Temecula Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,595
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$2,595
5029 West Point Loma Blvd.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,795
Nimitz CrossingThe Breeze2BR,2BA$3,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.44 price per square foot The Breeze Model at Nimitz Crossing in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 5029 West Point Loma Blvd. starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 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 Breeze2BR,2BA$3.44
5029 West Point Loma Blvd.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.80
Villa Temecula Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.73
Elan BeachwalkDuo2BR,1BA$3.76
4313 Mentone St, Unit 4313 Mentone4313 Mentone St2BR,1BA$3.59
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
Mar at SeasideStudioStudio ,1BA$3.69
4934-4944 Coronado Avenue1/11BR,1BA$4.59
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudio Apartment with Parking Just Steps away f...Studio ,1BA$6.29

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 $1,847.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Beach Apartment is $2,085 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 $2,595 at Villa Temecula Apartments.

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