Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 Surfcaster Apartments priced from $1,999. Elan Coco Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,999
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio,1BA$2,095
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.89 price per square foot The Azure Model at Nimitz Crossing in the in the Wooded Area neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the Aspire Model at Elan The Park starting at $2,595 with a $3.71 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.
Nimitz CrossingThe Azure2BR,2BA$3.89
Elan The ParkAspire1BR,1BA$3.71
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$3.12
Elan Pacific PalmsAspire1BR,1BA$4.33
2111 Spray Street2111 Spray Street1BR,1BA$4.83
Elan Coco PalmsOptimoStudio ,1BA$4.66
Surfcaster ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean Beach?

There are currently 387 Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,999 to $6,480. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean Beach ranging from $1,245 to $35,000.

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 $1,245 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,958.

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