Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (14 Rentals)

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233-273 Padua Hills PlSan Ysidro, CA 92173
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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. Vista Del Pacifico Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Ocean Crest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable HousingStudio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Vista Del Pacifico ApartmentsVista del Pacifico1BR,1BA$1,750
Mar at ChavezDawn1BR,1BA$1,839
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,852
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.21 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,073. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the T4 Model at Enclave Heritage Townhomes starting at $4,830 with a $2.57 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$2.21
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT43BR,3.5BA$2.57
Tavera40c2 2x22BR,2BA$2.51
Angelina TerraceThree Bedroom Towhome3BR,1.5BA$2.70
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$3.03
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.59
SiloA21BR,1BA$2.85
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.71
Mar at PrimeraTidal1BR,1BA$2.99
Vista Del Pacifico ApartmentsVista del Pacifico1BR,1BA$2.69

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 a cheap apartment in Ocean Crest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean Crest is under $2,016.

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 $5,073.

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 11 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 $197 which is $4,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Crest.

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