
Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Ocean Beach area of San Diego.


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Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Ocean Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ocean Beach 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,396 | $2,595 | $3,995 |
Ocean Beach 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,760 | $4,490 | $7,100 |
Ocean Beach 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,750 | $7,500 | $8,000 |
Ocean Beach 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $18,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 5 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
Elan Coco Palms | Optimo | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Mar at Seaside | Channel | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nimitz Crossing | The Azure | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
Elan The Park | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Mar at Seaside | Channel | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Elan Pacific Palms | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
2111 Spray Street | 2111 Spray Street | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
Elan Coco Palms | Optimo | Studio ,1BA | $4.66 |
Surfcaster Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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