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Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing
3501-3509 Vista LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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4834 Sea Urchin Dr
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521 Island Breeze LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!
4260 Palm AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Rancho Del Rio Estates
3890 Sipes LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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Mar at Cottonwood
202-208 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Mar at Chavez
130-158 W Calle PrimeraSan Diego, CA 92173
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Ocean Breeze
561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Ironwood
2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Greenfield Village
5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Silo
7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Casoleil
1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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631 Blackshaw Ln
631 Blackshaw LnSan Diego, CA 92173
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The Landing at Ocean View Hills
455 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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5257 Beachfront Cove
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Park Palomar
244 Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Vista Lane
1440-1450 2nd AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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11 Woodlark Ct
11 Woodlark CtChula Vista, CA 91911
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Casa Madrid
240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Angelina Terrace
181 E Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Residences at Cota Vera
1575 Camino AltezzaChula Vista, CA 91913
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Enclave Heritage Flats
1800 Santa Carolina RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stone Creek
3865 Main StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Luminary at Cota Vera
6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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Artisan at the Village of Escaya
1151 Encanto LoopChula Vista, CA 91913
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Tavera
1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Stirling at Cota Vera
2045 Paseo BellunoChula Vista, CA 91913
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Villa Nueva Apartments
1901 Del Sur BlvdSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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Ocean Crest, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Ocean Crest Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,375 | $2,162 |
| Ocean Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,828 | $1,464 | $3,621 |
| Ocean Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,747 | $4,227 |
| Ocean Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,029 | $1,922 | $5,646 |
| Ocean Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $3,959 | $4,128 |
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Cheapest Available Ocean Crest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Crest area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing priced from $1,375. Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Ocean Crest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing | 3501 -Studio - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! | Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $2095 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Vista Lane | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $2,001 |
| Casa Madrid | 1Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Mar at Chavez | Dawn | 1BR,1BA | $2,126 |
| Ironwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,261 |
| Greenfield Village | Newport | 2BR,2BA | $2,393 |
| Casoleil | A Bartlett 656 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,444 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.64 price per square foot T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,929. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the Townhome Three 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $4,345 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Crest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T3 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.64 |
| Salerno | Townhome Three 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.36 |
| Mason | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.92 |
| Tavera | 40b 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
| The Landing at Ocean View Hills | 2 x 2 C - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Ocean Breeze | Plan C | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Mar at Chavez | Aurora | 3BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| Silo | A1b | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Ironwood | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Crest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Crest is Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing which is listed at $1,464, while the average apartment in Ocean Crest costs $4,186.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Crest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Ocean Crest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ocean Crest?
Cheap apartments in Ocean Crest have an average cost of $299 which is $3,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Crest.
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