Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean Crest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,500 (7 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -Studio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,375
Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!Fully Furnished - Utilities Paid from $20951BR,1BA$1,695
Vista Lane1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Crest area is the $2.18 price per square foot Townhome Three 3 x 3.5 Model at Salerno in the in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood starting from $4,013. The second greatest value Ocean Crest apartment is the C2 Model at Mason starting at $3,766 with a $2.94 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 Three 3 x 3.53BR,3.5BA$2.18
MasonC23BR,3BA$2.94
The Landing at Ocean View Hills2 x 2 C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.99
RiverEdge Terrace*Residence One1BR,1BA$3.20
Mar at CottonwoodSol2BR,1BA$2.57
Mar at ChavezDusk2BR,2BA$3.28
Casa Madrid2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$3.03
Greenfield VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$2.76
Ocean BreezePlan A | 1x11BR,1BA$3.03
Vista Lane1BD, 1BTH R11BR,1BA$3.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Crest

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean Crest?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Ocean Crest, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $5,433. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean Crest ranging from $2,595 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ocean Crest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocean Crest ranges from $2,595 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,664.

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