Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Mesa Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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Flower Hill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flower Hill

506 Canyon DrOceanside, CA 92054
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615 Vine St
Studio Apartments

615 Vine St

615 Vine StOceanside, CA 92054
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Terrace Gardens
Studio Apartments

Terrace Gardens

3030 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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2126 Poplar Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Poplar Rd

2126 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Ocean Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Mission Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Cove

3247 Anchor WayOceanside, CA 92054

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The Carthage Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carthage Apartments

515 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Hillside Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Garden

555 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054

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813 Carey Rd
Studio Apartments

813 Carey Rd

813 Carey RdSan Diego, CA 92058

Cheapest Available Mission Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Creek Apartments C priced from $1,995. Elan Village North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable Mission Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Creek Apartments C1B L1BR,1BA$1,995
Elan Village NorthAspire1BR,1BA$2,145
Creekwood Villas1+1 A1BR,1BA$2,150
Silver Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Mesa, CA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Mesa area is the $2.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Silver Oak Apartments in the in the Fire Mountain neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value Mission Mesa apartment is the 1B L Model at Canyon Creek Apartments C starting at $1,995 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Mira Costa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silver Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.80
Canyon Creek Apartments C1B L1BR,1BA$3.27
Creekwood Villas1+1 A1BR,1BA$3.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Mesa Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Mesa Apartment is $1,995 at Canyon Creek Apartments C.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Mesa is starting from $2,395 at Elan Village North.

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