
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mission Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,704 (2 Rentals)

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Mission Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Mission Beach Studio Apartments | $2,028 | $1,900 | $2,100 |
Mission Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,704 | $4,800 |
Mission Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,985 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
Mission Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,413 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Mission Beach Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Beach is under $2,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Beach is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,704, while the average apartment in Mission Beach costs $8,490.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Beach?
Cheap apartments in Mission Beach have an average cost of $189 which is $8,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Beach.
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