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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,198 | $1,084 | $3,310 |
| Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,596 | $1,180 | $9,405 |
| Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,977 | $1,750 | $9,937 |
| Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,051 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
See all Apartments in San DiegoThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villager Bay Park priced from $1,995. 1360 Hornblend St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 1360 Hornblend St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Bay Apartments | Design EA Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,220 |
| AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,251 |
| Viking Pacific | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Elan Pacific Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,295 |
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $4.81 price per square foot 2313 Morena Blvd Model at 2313 Morena Blvd in the in the Bay Park neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 2x1 Model at Elan Pacific Lofts starting at $3,295 with a $4.71 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2313 Morena Blvd | 2313 Morena Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Elan Pacific Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.71 |
| Viking Pacific | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| 1360 Hornblend St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Bay Apartments | Design EA Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
| 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 | $5.56 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay is at The Villager Bay Park listed at $1,995.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $2,000 at 1360 Hornblend St.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay is starting from $3,295 at Elan Pacific Lofts.
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