Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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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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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 Studio unit found at Bay priced from $1,765. Sail Bay Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,765
Sail Bay ApartmentsStudio - UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,895
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $4.03 price per square foot Urchin Model at Driftwood Apartments in the in the Mission Bay neighborhood starting from $4,130. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 2x2A Model at Bay starting at $3,594 with a $3.59 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.
Driftwood ApartmentsUrchin2BR,2BA$4.03
Bay2x2A2BR,2BA$3.59
4256 Noyes St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.55
3360 Mission Blvd, Unit 13360 Mission Blvd2BR,1BA$3.73
Elan BayloftsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$4.13
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.14
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio ,1BA$4.53
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio ,1BA$5.31
828 Island Ct, Unit Bigbeachstudio828 Island CtStudio ,0.5BA$5.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Ranked #159

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 listed at $1,765.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $2,174 at Bay.

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 $2,675 at 4256 Noyes St.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.