Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Ocean Beach is $1,885, a 8.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,070.
One-bedroom apartments provide 484 square feet for $1,981, balancing privacy and affordability.
Average rent in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,885 | 408 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,981 | 484 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | n/a | n/a |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA have decreased by 8.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,070 to $1,885.
What's the typical rent budget in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA (95%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA?
8,602 or 63% of the households in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA are renter-occupied while 5,086 or 37% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Ocean Beach?
Colina del Sol $1,861/month
Ocean Beach $1,885/month
Lincoln Park $2,040/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,968/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Ocean Beach?
Torrey Hills $3,628/month
Rolando $3,692/month
Carmel Valley $3,979/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in San Diego, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Carmel Valley | $3,979 |
| Rolando | $3,692 |
| Torrey Hills | $3,628 |
| Harborview | $3,602 |
| Otay Mesa | $3,491 |
| Scripps Ranch | $3,482 |
| Little Italy | $3,393 |
| Morena | $3,386 |
| Serra Mesa | $3,300 |
| Mission Valley West | $3,299 |
| University City | $3,276 |
| University Heights | $3,264 |
| Miramar Ranch | $3,258 |
| Kearny Mesa | $3,190 |
| Del Cerro | $3,179 |
| Core - Columbia | $3,133 |
| Bankers Hill - Park West | $3,089 |
| Mission Valley East | $3,049 |
| Rancho Penasquitos | $2,994 |
| Pacific Beach | $2,993 |
| East Village | $2,947 |
| Mira Mesa | $2,945 |
| North Park | $2,903 |
| Grantville | $2,891 |
| Carmel Mountain | $2,886 |
| Hillcrest | $2,880 |
| Ocean View Hills | $2,872 |
| Rancho Bernardo | $2,841 |
| Marina | $2,779 |
| Allied Gardens | $2,745 |
| Linda Vista | $2,744 |
| Talmadge | $2,718 |
| Point Loma Heights | $2,630 |
| Nestor | $2,626 |
| College Area | $2,556 |
| Birdland | $2,524 |
| North Clairemont | $2,490 |
| Bay Park | $2,413 |
| Clairemont Mesa East | $2,383 |
| Bay Ho | $2,350 |
| Lake Murray | $2,279 |
| Otay Mesa West | $2,261 |
| Palm City | $2,240 |
| Midway | $2,163 |
| Bay Terraces | $2,149 |
| Golden Hill | $2,073 |
| Egger Highlands | $2,056 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,040 |
| Ocean Beach | $1,885 |
| Colina del Sol | $1,861 |
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San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Ocean Beach is 31% lower than in Allied Gardens
$1,885
Ocean Beach rent is the same as San Diego average
Average Rent
$1,885
$2,745
Allied Gardens rent is 46% higher than San Diego average
Average Rent
$2,745
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ocean Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.