
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
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Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

Rancho Del Rio Estates

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Ocean Breeze

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521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit 1 bedroom apartment full

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Ocean Crest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Crest Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $1,350 | $2,162 |
| Ocean Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $1,464 | $3,596 |
| Ocean Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $1,747 | $4,169 |
| Ocean Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $1,922 | $5,499 |
| Ocean Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,836 | $5,366 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rancho Del Rio Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,852 |
| Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $2,092 |
| The Residences at Cota Vera | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.37 price per square foot Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,761. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salerno | Townhome Four 3 x 3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.37 |
| Enclave Heritage Townhomes | T3 | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.73 |
| Mason | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.01 |
| RiverEdge Terrace* | Residence One | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Angelina Terrace | Two Bedrooms Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.70 |
| Ocean Breeze | Plan C | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Greenfield Village | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Mar at Cottonwood | Palmeras | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit 1 bedroom apartment full | 521 Island Breeze Ln | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Rancho Del Rio Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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 $2,182.
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 $5,366.
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 13 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 $264 which is $5,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Crest.
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