Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Mesa Neighborhood of Oceanside, CA from $800 (21 Rentals)

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Mission Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Cove

3247 Anchor WayOceanside, CA 92054
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Manzana
Studio Apartments

Manzana

1973 Apple StOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Hills Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Hills Apartments

504-534 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Greenbrier Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

2326 Greenbrier DrOceanside, CA 92054
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Westwood Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Village

2502 Oceanside BlvdOceanside, CA 92054
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Ocean Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Breeze

2070 Poplar RdOceanside, CA 92058
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Cheapest Available Mission Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Creekwood Villas priced from $2,032. Camino Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Mission Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekwood VillasSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,032
Camino ColonyOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Silver Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200
Elan Village NorthAspire1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Mesa, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Mesa area is the $2.40 price per square foot 555 Greenbrier Dr Model at 555 Greenbrier Dr, Unit 38 in the in the Fire Mountain neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Mission Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed /1 Bath Model at Stoneybrook Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Fire Mountain 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.
555 Greenbrier Dr, Unit 38555 Greenbrier Dr2BR,1BA$2.40
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bed /1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Silver Oak ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.14
Canyon Creek Apartments C2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.95
Camino ColonyOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.22
Ocean CreekS1Studio ,1BA$5.06
Creekwood VillasSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$4.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Mesa is at Creekwood Villas listed at $2,032.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Mesa Apartment is $2,050 at Camino Colony.

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 $2,200 at Stoneybrook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mission Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ocean Creek and starts from $5,440.

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