Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Ocean Beach

$2,890/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Ocean Beach is $2,890 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $990 more per month.

$4.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ocean Beach

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ocean Beach rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Ocean Beach have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Ocean Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ocean Beach is $2,685, whereas a house costs $6,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean Beach run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,337.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

7%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$6,115

9%

5%

4 bedroom

$8,500

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,115

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Ocean Beach and Loma Portal by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ocean Beach

Median rent price$2,890
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,247
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Loma Portal, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

Westpoint Loma - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Westpoint Loma

4774 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4869 1/2 Del Mar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ocean Beach apartment for rent in San Diego

4869 1/2 Del Mar Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4861 1/2 Narragansett Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Ocean Beach apartment for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
0144 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

0144

4874 Santa Cruz Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ocean Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Ocean Beach?

The average rent in Ocean Beach is $2,890 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ocean Beach?

Average rent prices in Ocean Beach have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Ocean Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ocean Beach is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ocean Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Ocean Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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