Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (13 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 Rancho Del Rio Estates priced from $1,852. Mar at Cottonwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Ocean Crest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rancho Del Rio Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,852
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$1,975
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Basic! Utilities Paid from $19951BR,1BA$1,995
Vista Apartments1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$1,995
Casa Madrid1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.31 price per square foot Townhome One 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,238. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the Residence Four Lower Model at RiverEdge Terrace* starting at $3,990 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Sunbow 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 One 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.31
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence Four Lower3BR,2BA$2.98
MasonC13BR,2.5BA$2.97
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.63
East Orange Village2-1.52BR,1.5BA$2.23
Angelina TerraceTwo Bedrooms Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.79
IronwoodB22BR,2BA$3.20
SiloA21BR,1BA$3.07
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.21
Mar at CottonwoodPalmeras1BR,1BA$2.82

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Crest Apartment is $1,852 at Rancho Del Rio Estates.

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 $2,086 at Mar at Cottonwood.

What is the most affordable Ocean Crest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ocean Crest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casa Madrid and starts from $2,995.

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