Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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property at 3883 Ingraham St

$2,980 - $5,210

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 3

3883 Ingraham St

San DiegoCA92109
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

1849-1867 Morena BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Pacific Lamont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Riviera
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Riviera

3773-3777 Haines StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1128 Felspar Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109

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1360 Hornblend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Viking Pacific
1 Bedroom Apartments

Viking Pacific

1156 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109
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4256 Noyes St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4256 Noyes St

4256 Noyes StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Royal Reed Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Reed Apartments

1488 Reed AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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1133 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 Grand Ave

1133 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Riviera Marina
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Marina

3929-3933 Gresham StSan Diego, CA 92109

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Sail Bay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sail Bay Apartments

1327 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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1327 Grand Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1327 Grand Ave

1327 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Mission Bay, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The 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 $1,875. Bay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,971. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Bay ApartmentsDesign EA PremierStudio,1BA$1,971
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,095
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,350
2950 Bayside Ln1 Bedroom 29501BR,1BA$2,750
Ocean Palms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,795
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$3,095
734-740.5 Jamaica Court2/12BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.38 price per square foot B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,005. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the Sand and Sea Property Model at 1220 Pacific Beach Dr starting at $3,450 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Mission Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.38
1220 Pacific Beach DrSand and Sea Property2BR,2BA$4.18
Cedar Shores2x22BR,2BA$4.83
Bay ApartmentsDesign 1A Premier1BR,1BA$3.49
3652 Promontory St, Unit cottage3652 Promontory St1BR,1BA$4.08
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.42
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.41
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41
2950 Bayside Ln1 Bedroom 29501BR,1BA$5.00
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

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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 $3,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay is Bay Park Apartments which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Mission Bay costs $16,165.

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 1 regular apartments in Mission Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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