Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)

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Ocean Breeze
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$1,981 - $3,076
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26

Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Greenfield Village
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$2,076 - $7,213
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Ironwood
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$2,137 - $3,258
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Casoleil
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$2,351 - $6,956
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Silo
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$2,435 - $5,110
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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RiverEdge Terrace*
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$2,661 - $3,726
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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Casa Madrid
$2,099 - $2,999
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Casa Madrid

240 Quintard StChula Vista, CA 91911
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Angelina Terrace
$2,199 - $3,303
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Angelina Terrace

181 E Orange AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Tavera
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$2,501 - $6,087
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Tavera

1465 Santa Victoria RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Luminary at Cota Vera
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$2,604 - $4,169
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Luminary at Cota Vera

6000 Luminary DrChula Vista, CA 91913
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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 $1,695. Park Palomar 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
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Park PalomarPP11BR,1BA$1,750
Mar at ChavezDawn1BR,1BA$1,901
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,986
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$2,093
Vista Lane1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$2,201
CasoleilA Bartlett 656 SF1BR,1BA$2,351
Casa Madrid2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$2,399
Mar at PrimeraNeptune2BR,2BA$2,430
SiloA11BR,1BA$2,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.34 price per square foot Townhome Two 4 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $5,376. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the C1 Model at Mason starting at $3,575 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Ocean Crest 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$2.34
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$3.04
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Two Lower2BR,2BA$3.17
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.80
Greenfield VillageCatalina2BR,1BA$3.12
Mar at PrimeraNeptune2BR,2BA$3.20
Casa Madrid2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$3.31
Mar at ChavezGleam2BR,1BA$3.18
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.84
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $16951BR,1BA$3.39

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 $1,695 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 Casoleil and starts from $3,384.

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