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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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 Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED priced from $1,950. Bay Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio,1BA$1,950
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.20 price per square foot B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 2x2A Model at Bay starting at $3,513 with a $3.51 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 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.20
Bay2x2A2BR,2BA$3.51
4256 Noyes St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Elan BayloftsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.86
1704 Hornblend St2x2B2BR,2BA$4.87
3652 Promontory St, Unit cottage3652 Promontory St1BR,1BA$3.80
Cedar Shores1x11BR,1BA$4.17
Bay Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.59
The Villager in Bay Park, Freshly Renovated Studio Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.99
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio ,1BA$4.11

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 Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED listed at $1,950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $1,975 at Bay Park Apartments.

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 $2,495 at 4256 Noyes St.

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