
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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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 |
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Mission Bay Park Studio Apartments | $2,376 | $1,033 | $4,895 |
Mission Bay Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,124 | $4,330 |
Mission Bay Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,981 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,783 | $3,495 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $22,350 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 9 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 Studio unit found at Cedar Shores priced from $1,820. Sail Bay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cedar Shores | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,820 |
Sail Bay Apartments | Studio - Downstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
The Villager! | 0/1 Ocean View | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay Park, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay Park area is the $4.32 price per square foot E Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,260. The second greatest value Mission Bay Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,495 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego 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. |
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Pacific Ridge | E | 2BR,2BA | $4.32 |
Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
Dylan Point Loma | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Viking Pacific Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
Loft2015 Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
Bowen Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Bay Park, San Diego, CA
Ranked #146
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Mission Bay Park Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Bay Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Bay Park is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay Park?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay Park is Mariners Cove Apartments which is listed at $2,328, while the average apartment in Mission Bay Park costs $22,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Bay Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Mission Bay Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Bay Park?
Cheap apartments in Mission Bay Park have an average cost of $183 which is $22,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay Park.
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