
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mission Bay Park area of San Diego.


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Cedar Shores

Bay Park Apartments

2055 Morena Blvd

Ingraham - La Playa Point LP

The Villager Bay Park

732 Ventura Pl

1360 Hornblend St

AVA Pacific Beach
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1049 Felspar St

3720-26 Yosemite St

749-749.5-7495 York Ct

Bay Apartments

1633-1639 Hornblend St

Elan Baylofts

2950 Bayside Ln

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3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL1-ID306A
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3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL1-ID378A

1814 Pacific Beach Dr

The Seaton Apartments

Swiss Chalet Apartments

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

The Pacific Lamont

Casa Riviera

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

1128 Felspar Street
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Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED

Bahia Jewell

848 1/2 Emerald St

721 El Carmel Pl

Viking Pacific

1452 Grand Ave

3728.5 Ingraham St

4256 Noyes St
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834 Island Ct

1133 Grand Ave

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Riviera Marina

1327 Grand Ave

831 Tangiers Ct

1150 Grand Ave
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734-740.5 Jamaica Court

2530 Clairemont Dr

Elan Pacific Lofts
Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Bay Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bay Park Studio Apartments | $2,175 | $1,084 | $4,500 |
| Mission Bay Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,314 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,311 | $2,525 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,361 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Bay Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mission Bay Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay Park area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay Park Apartments priced from $1,775. The Villager Bay Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 1360 Hornblend St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,061 |
| Bay Apartments | Design EA Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,255 |
| Viking Pacific | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 1452 Grand Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Cedar Shores | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,604 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay Park, CA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay Park area is the $3.77 price per square foot Design 2B Premier Model at Bay Apartments in the in the Mission Bay neighborhood starting from $3,771. The second greatest value Mission Bay Park apartment is the A1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,234 with a $4.02 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Apartments | Design 2B Premier | 2BR,2BA | $3.77 |
| The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| 1704 Hornblend St | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.92 |
| Viking Pacific | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| 1360 Hornblend St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Cedar Shores | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Bay Park, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Bay Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay Park is at Ingraham - La Playa Point LP listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Park Apartment is $1,775 at Bay Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Bay Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay Park is starting from $3,599 at 1704 Hornblend St.
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