
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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3266 Bayside Ln

1239 Hornblend St
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 | $2,167 | $1,033 | $2,695 |
Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,124 | $6,000 |
Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,722 | $2,795 | $7,200 |
Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,725 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
Mission Bay 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 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 Bay fka Bay Pointe priced from $1,675. Ingraham - La Playa Point LP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. 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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Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED | 1442B | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA
As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.72 price per square foot 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe in the in the Mission Bay neighborhood starting from $3,721. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 1919 Reed Ave Model at 1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1921 Reed Avenue starting at $3,750 with a $4.17 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. |
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Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1921 Reed Avenue | 1919 Reed Ave | 2BR,2BA | $4.17 |
4256 Noyes St, Unit 4256 | 4256 Noyes St | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Cedar Shores | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
Viking Pacific | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED | 1442B | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.41 |
745 San Fernando Pl, Unit 745 1/2 | 745 San Fernando Pl | Studio ,1BA | $8.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Bay?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay is at Bay fka Bay Pointe listed at $1,675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $2,500 at Viking Pacific.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay is starting from $3,340 at Cedar Shores.
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