Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals! priced from $1,795. Rancho Del Rio Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,852. Here are the most affordable Ocean Crest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $18951BR,1BA$1,795
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,852
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,939
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$2,193
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,193

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.23 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,121. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $5,105 with a $2.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SalernoTownhome Two 4 x 3.54BR,3.5BA$2.23
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT33BR,3.5BA$2.73
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$2.80
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$2.94
Angelina TerraceTwo Bedrooms Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Stone CreekLaguna2BR,2BA$2.99
SiloA1b1BR,1BA$3.02
Mar at PrimeraNeptune2BR,2BA$2.94
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.01
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Crest Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Crest Apartment is $1,795 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean Crest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Crest is starting from $2,195 at Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!.

What is the most affordable Ocean Crest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean Crest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mar at Chavez and starts from $2,787.

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