
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)
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Ingraham - La Playa Point LP

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Mission Bay, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,345 | $1,033 | $4,895 |
Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $1,124 | $4,800 |
Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,035 | $3,560 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $22,350 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mission Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Cedar Shores priced from $1,850. Ingraham - La Playa Point LP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay 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 | $1,850 |
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.30 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $4,051. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,560 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dylan Point Loma | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Loma Palisades | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.97 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Cedar Shores | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.30 |
Pacific Ridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
Loma Portal | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Bevel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
Mariners Cove Apartments | The Pacifica | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Loft2015 Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Bay is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay is Mariners Cove Apartments which is listed at $2,268, while the average apartment in Mission Bay costs $22,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Bay?
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 7 regular apartments in Mission Bay 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?
Cheap apartments in Mission Bay have an average cost of $231 which is $22,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay.
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