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Rental Market Trends in Ocean Beach, CA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Ocean Beach, CA is $2,271/month.
Rent in Ocean Beach is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
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Ocean Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Ocean Beach average $1,880 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Ocean Beach average $2,271 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Ocean Beach average per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Ocean Beach average or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Ocean Beach, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $23 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
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Rent Ranges in Ocean Beach, CA
July 2026
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ocean Beach, CA?
Because the average rent in Ocean Beach is $2,271, you’ll want to make about $7,570 per month or $90,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Ocean Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ocean Beach, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Ocean Beach?
The average rent in Ocean Beach is $2,271 per month, which is 36.6% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Ocean Beach?
The average rent for a house in Ocean Beach, CA is $7,035 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Ocean Beach?
The average rent for a condo in Ocean Beach, CA is $3,525 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Ocean Beach?
Rents in Ocean Beach, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $23 more per month.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.