Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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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 $2,137. AVA Pacific Beach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,141. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,137
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,141
The Villager!0/1 Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.94 price per square foot 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe in the in the Mission Bay neighborhood starting from $3,935. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the A1 Model at The Seaton Apartments starting at $3,050 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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$3.94
The Seaton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.79
Cedar Shores2x22BR,2BA$4.30
1704 Hornblend St2x2B2BR,2BA$4.87
The Villager!0/1 Furnished Ocean ViewStudio ,1BA$5.39
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio ,1BA$5.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Bay?

There are currently 645 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,033 to $25,690. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay ranging from $1,400 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Bay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Bay ranges from $1,400 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Bay range from $3,775 to $25,690, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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