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Ocean Breeze Apartments

$2,125 – $3,070/mo

1–3 bedrooms
1–2 baths
637–1,000 sq ft
10 units available
Pet friendly

561 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92173

As of October 14, 2026, Ocean Breeze Apartments in San Diego, CA has 10 apartments for rent from $2,125 to $3,070/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,125, two-bedrooms at $2,530, and three-bedrooms at $3,070. The average asking rent has held near $2,530 since March 25, 2026.

Floor plans

Ocean Breeze Apartments has 10 units available across 3 floor plans: a one-bedroom layout (637 sq ft), a two-bedroom layout (800 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,000 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Plan A | 1x1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 637 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,125/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
S114	$2,125	637	Sep 23
S121	$2,125	637	Oct 31
S130	$2,125	637	Nov 7
S111	$2,125	637	Dec 7

Plan B | 2x1

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 800 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,530/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
S146	$2,530	800	Sep 18
S154	$2,580	800	Sep 23
S214	$2,580	800	Sep 23
S145	$2,580	800	Oct 31

Plan D | 3x2

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,000 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,070/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
S040	$3,070	1,000	Oct 12
S022	$3,070	1,000	Nov 7

See all 60 units listed at Ocean Breeze Apartments, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Ocean Breeze Apartments, a one-bedroom starts at about $2,475 a month all-in: $2,125 rent, $55 in listed fees, and an estimated $295 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $2,963 and a three-bedroom at about $3,613.

All-in from$2,475/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Ocean Breeze Apartments takes about $76,500 a year for a one-bedroom, $91,080 for a two-bedroom, and $110,520 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $2,475 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $118,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,475/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$118,900/yr

Income to qualify

$76,500/yr

Your estimated budget

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Ocean Breeze Apartments has ranged from $2,310 to $2,624. The current average is $2,530, down $18 (0.7%) from $2,548 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (162 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Ocean Breeze Apartments, the security deposit is $350. The listing shows $55.06 a month in fees (pet rent $35, renters liability/content property program $14.50, utility billing administrative fee $5.56) and $860 due at signing (pet deposit $350, security deposit $350, holding deposit $100, and 3 more).

Rent
$2,125 – $3,070/mo
Security deposit
$350
Earliest move-in
Sep 18

Monthly fees

Pet Rent	$35/mo
Renters Liability/Content - Property Program	$14.5/mo
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee	$5.56/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee	$35
Holding Deposit (Refundable)	$100
Pet Deposit (Refundable)	$350
Security Deposit (Refundable)	$350
Trash Administrative Fee	$15
Utility - Final Bill Fee	$10

Amenities

Ocean Breeze Apartments is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 21 amenities, including fitness center, swimming pool, and patio/balcony.

Air Conditioning
Bbq Area
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Hot Tub
Laundry Facilities
On-Site Maintenance
Patio/Balcony
Pet Friendly
Playground

Swimming Pool
Walk-In Closets
Air Conditioning & Heat
Cable/Satellite
Ceiling Fan
Cox Quick Connect: Wi-Fi Ready W/First Month Free
Granite Countertops
Patio Or Balcony
Refrigerator & Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Appliances
Washer And Dryer (Select Units)

Amenity photos

Pool
4 photos
Gym
Grill area

Location

561 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92173

Resident reviews

Ocean Breeze Apartments has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate location (5.0) and amenities and shared spaces (4.7) highest and building quality (3.3) lowest.

3.7

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management3.5

Maintenance4.0

Building Quality3.3

Amenities and Shared Spaces4.7

Location5.0

Overall59 reviews

Ocean Breeze Apartments receives mixed reviews reflecting a divided resident experience. Positive feedback centers on responsive maintenance staff, friendly office personnel, convenient location near transit and shopping, and desirable amenities including pool, gym, and in-unit washer/dryer. However, recurring concerns include persistent pest control issues, delayed maintenance response times, communication gaps with the leasing office, parking availability challenges, and noise from early morning landscaping operations. Long-term residents report satisfaction, while newer or departing residents cite frustrations with maintenance quality, deposit return delays, and annual rent increases.

Management responsiveness and professionalism are inconsistent across the property. While many residents praise leasing and maintenance staff for courtesy, follow-through, and prompt service, others report communication delays, unresolved maintenance issues, and concerns about office staff demeanor. Recurring issues include slow response to work orders, pest control ineffectiveness, and deposit return delays.

Maintenance response times and follow-through are inconsistent across the property. While some residents report responsive and professional maintenance staff who address issues promptly, others describe extended delays on repairs like water leaks and appliance issues, sometimes lasting weeks. Work quality concerns include incomplete repairs, inadequate pest control treatments, and water damage from unfinished jobs. Communication gaps and unresolved work orders are recurring frustrations.

Building Quality experiences are mixed. Positive reviews highlight modern finishes, spacious layouts, and responsive maintenance staff. However, negative reviews consistently report pest infestations (roaches and spiders), unresolved water leaks with incomplete repairs, mold concerns, and maintenance work that leaves units in poor condition. Noise from neighbors is also mentioned as an ongoing issue.

Residents consistently praise the property's amenities, particularly the pool, gym, and laundry facilities. The shared spaces are well-maintained with convenient access to nearby shopping, dining, and transportation. Management is noted as responsive and helpful. One resident mentioned interest in pest control services.

Residents consistently praise the property's convenient location with easy access to public transportation, freeways, and nearby amenities. Grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and essential services including health clinics and schools are within walking distance. Parking is noted as readily available throughout the day.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Ocean Breeze Apartments is car-dependent and somewhat bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking: Car-dependent; Grade F
Transit: Minimal; Grade F
Biking: Somewhat bikeable; Grade D

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Ocean Breeze Apartments was good on 91 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 72, moderate). Daily highs averaged 80°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 50°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

91 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 14: Moderate, AQI 57

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

80° / 50°

average August high / January low

Oct 14: 75° high, 55° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	68°F	50°F	64 (moderate)	11 of 31
February	69°F	52°F	65 (moderate)	6 of 28
March	74°F	56°F	72 (moderate)	0 of 31
April	70°F	57°F	53 (moderate)	12 of 30
May	69°F	59°F	53 (moderate)	14 of 31
June	71°F	61°F	51 (moderate)	11 of 30
July	76°F	66°F	52 (moderate)	8 of 31
August	80°F	69°F	59 (moderate)	5 of 31
September	80°F	67°F	55 (moderate)	8 of 30
October	79°F	61°F	67 (moderate)	1 of 31
November	68°F	54°F	61 (moderate)	8 of 30
December	68°F	52°F	63 (moderate)	7 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Ocean Breeze Apartments is a 224-unit building in San Diego, CA.

Building
Apartment · Garden
Total units
224

Nearby schools

The closest school to Ocean Breeze Apartments is New Life Christian Academy, a private high school 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is Sunset Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
New Life Christian Academy Private · High	Private	High	0.2 mi
Sunset State Pre-School Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.3 mi
Sunset Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.3 mi
Campesinos Unidos San Ysidro Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Maof San Ysidro Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Smythe Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.6 mi
La Mirada Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.7 mi
San Ysidro Adult Education Center Public · High	Public	High	0.8 mi
George Nicoloff Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.9 mi
Willow Elementary Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	1.0 mi