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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,205 | $1,084 | $4,500 |
| Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,180 | $7,673 |
| Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $2,525 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,430 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 49 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 1 Bed unit found at Bay Park Apartments priced from $1,775. 1128 Felspar St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| 1128 Felspar St | STU | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 3755-3771 Ingraham St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Cedar Shores | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,004 |
| AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,096 |
| Bay Apartments | Design EA Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,255 |
| 1452 Grand Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.97 price per square foot Design 2B Model at Bay Apartments in the in the Mission Bay neighborhood starting from $3,967. The second greatest value Mission Bay 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Apartments | Design 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.97 |
| The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| 3652 Promontory St, Unit cottage | 3652 Promontory St | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| Bay Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Villager Bay Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| Cedar Shores | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
| AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
| 3755-3771 Ingraham St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.65 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay is at 1128 Felspar St listed at $1,895.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $1,775 at Bay Park Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay is starting from $3,525 at AVA Pacific Beach.
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