Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of Fremont, CA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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The Asher
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$3,135 - $6,885
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Asher

1031 Walnut AveFremont, CA 94536
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Serra Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Serra Apartments

42000 Osgood RdFremont, CA 94539
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Park Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista Apartments

1301 Stevenson BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Skylark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skylark Apartments

41277 Roberts AveFremont, CA 94538
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The Woods
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

40640 High StFremont, CA 94538
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Arbordale Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbordale Gardens

42010 Blacow RdFremont, CA 94538
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Boulevard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard

40001 Fremont BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Granada Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

41342 Roberts AveFremont, CA 94538
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Colonial Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

41777 Grimmer BlvdFremont, CA 94538
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Oak Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Pointe

4140 Irvington AveFremont, CA 94538

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Mission Valley, Fremont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Victoria Gardens priced from $1,975. The Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,169. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victoria Gardenstop floor one bdr1BR,1BA$1,975
The WoodsPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,169
Briarwood at Central ParkPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,319
BoulevardPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,479
Mission PeaksSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$2,647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.14 price per square foot Niles Model at Roberts Lane in the in the East Industrial neighborhood starting from $4,326. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the C2G Model at Avalon Fremont starting at $3,910 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Central Downtown Fremont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts LaneNiles3BR,2BA$3.14
Avalon FremontC2G3BR,3BA$2.86
BoulevardPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.58
Colonial Gardens2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.92
AlboradaVerdi1BR,1BA$3.33
Mission PeaksSanta Cruz1BR,1BA$3.65
Mission Peaks IISierra1BR,1BA$3.85
The Estates at Park PlaceAllegra1BR,1BA$4.37
Briarwood at Central ParkPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.87
Victoria Gardensfirst floor1BR,1BA$3.42

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Mission Valley, Fremont, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment is $1,975 at Victoria Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Valley is starting from $2,727 at Colonial Gardens.

What is the most affordable Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Fremont and starts from $3,910.

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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.

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