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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 Mar at Primera priced from $1,638. 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
Mar at PrimeraWaveStudio,1BA$1,638
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,852
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,895
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $18951BR,1BA$1,895
Ocean BreezePlan A | 1x11BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.73 price per square foot T3 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,105. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno starting at $3,881 with a $2.12 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.
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT33BR,3.5BA$2.73
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.12
Angelina TerraceThree Bedroom Towhome3BR,1.5BA$2.70
MasonB2BR,2.5BA$2.82
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Two Lower2BR,2BA$2.88
The Residences at EscayaResidence 62BR,2BA$2.95
Ocean BreezePlan C | 2x22BR,2BA$3.03
SiloA21BR,1BA$3.00
Mar at PrimeraWaveStudio ,1BA$2.16
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.76

Getting Around the Ocean Crest Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Rancho Del Rio Estates which is listed at $1,852, while the average apartment in Ocean Crest costs $4,784.

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 10 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 $348 which is $4,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Crest.

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