Cheap Homes for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Cheap Homes in Ocean Beach.

property at 3140 Midway Dr

3140 Midway Dr

San DiegoCA92110

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Diego and the best places to live with original content written by our , Local Expert Hayden Goldberg

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Ocean Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments in the Midway District neighborhood priced from $1,508. Mar at Seaside in the Point Loma Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,974. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
Mar at SeasideChannel1BR,1BA$1,974
Elan Loma HighlandsOptimoStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Beach area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Ocean Beach apartment is the B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.10
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.46
The Californian - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.39
Arrive Mission ValleyToledo2BR,2BA$3.36
Loma 21Plan A Penthouse2BR,1.5BA$3.68
Villa Point Loma1 bed1BR,1BA$2.57
Elan Cape PalmsAllure2BR,2BA$3.55
Elan The PlazaAspire1BR,1BA$3.46
Elan The ParkAspire1BR,1BA$3.71
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocean Beach?

There are currently 711 Apartments for Rent in Ocean Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,033 to $11,140. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocean Beach ranging from $1,600 to $35,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocean Beach ranges from $1,600 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,948.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ocean Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ocean Beach range from $3,429 to $11,140, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $21,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,995.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.