Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (6 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 $1,995. Casa Madrid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. 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 $19951BR,1BA$1,995
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$2,095
The Residences at Cota VeraResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $3.14 price per square foot Residence One Model at RiverEdge Terrace* in the in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood starting from $3,034. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the 1 Bedroom Townhome Model at Stirling at Cota Vera starting at $3,395 with a $3.76 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.
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$3.14
Stirling at Cota Vera1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1.5BA$3.76
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.25
Enclave Heritage FlatsA21BR,1BA$3.61
SiloA11BR,1BA$3.44
The Landing at Ocean View Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$3.63
Rosina VistaA1BR,1BA$3.76
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$3.64
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$3.49
521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit Furnished studio with uti521 Island Breeze LnStudio ,1BA$3.67

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Crest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean Crest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Crest is at The Residences at Cota Vera listed at $2,240.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Crest Apartment is $1,995 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 Greenfield Village and starts from $3,427.

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