
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,084 (64 Rentals)
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3302 Baltimore St

3266 Bayside Ln

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Cedar Shores

The Villager Bay Park

Ingraham - La Playa Point LP

732 Ventura Pl

747 San Fernando Pl

AVA Pacific Beach

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1617-1623 Hornblend St

3751-3755 Jewell St

1944-46 Oliver Ave

2829 Morena Blvd

1137 1/2-1139 Grand Ave

1775-1781 Oliver Ave

739-739 Santa Barbara Pl

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3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL1-ID712A

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3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL3-ID1158A
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810 Ostend Ct

3883 Ingraham St

The Seaton Apartments

825-827 San Fernando Pl

2530 Clairemont Dr

1359-1365 Reed Ave

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1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1919 Reed Avenue C

1443-1445 Hornblend St

3704 Promontory St
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1849-1867 Morena Blvd

The Pacific Lamont

Casa Riviera

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

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1128 Felspar Street

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Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED

1360 Hornblend St

Bahia Jewell

SDS M1617-1623

(zzz-7/12) 1452

3920.5 Sequoia St

4256 Noyes St

Viking Pacific

Royal Reed Apartments

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bay Studio Apartments | $2,121 | $1,084 | $3,130 |
| Mission Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $1,180 | $7,727 |
| Mission Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,996 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,493 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 64 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 1 Bed unit found at NAPLES priced from $1,800. Sail Bay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPLES | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Sail Bay Apartments | Studio - Downstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Bay Apartments | Design EA Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,258 |
| SDS M1617-1623 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 1941 Thomas Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,025 |
| The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,156 |
| LU Mission | 2 bedroom / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $4,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3302 Baltimore St Model at 3302 Baltimore St in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 3261 Ocean Front Walk Model at 3261 Ocean Front Walk, Unit 2B starting at $5,995 with a $5.00 price per square foot in the Mission Beach 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3302 Baltimore St | 3302 Baltimore St | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
| 3261 Ocean Front Walk, Unit 2B | 3261 Ocean Front Walk | 3BR,2BA | $5.00 |
| The Seaton Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
| 1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1919 Reed Avenue Unit C | 1919 Reed Ave | 2BR,2BA | $4.31 |
| 1941 Thomas Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| Bay Apartments | Design EA Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
| NAPLES | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| SDS M1617-1623 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.84 |
| AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.03 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 Sail Bay Apartments listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $1,800 at NAPLES.
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 $3,990 at AVA Pacific Beach.
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