Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (9 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 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,095
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.72
1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1921 Reed Avenue1919 Reed Ave2BR,2BA$4.17
4256 Noyes St, Unit 42564256 Noyes St2BR,1BA$3.41
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.51
Cedar Shores2x22BR,2BA$4.18
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.57
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio ,1BA$4.58
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio ,1BA$5.41
745 San Fernando Pl, Unit 745 1/2745 San Fernando PlStudio ,1BA$8.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Ranked #161

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 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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