
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Beach Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,100 (34 Rentals)
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754 Devon Ct

737-739 Dover Ct

822 Allerton Ct

3675-3679 Bayside Ln
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805-811 Dover Ct

2941 Mission Blvd

726-728 Ormond Ct

745-747 Avalon Ct

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846 Island Ct

3333 Ocean Front
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2660 Mission Blvd

3607 Ocean Front

3250 Mission Blvd

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717-719 Kingston Ct

828 Ormond Ct

3422 Bayside Walk

3239-3249 Mission Blvd

3561 Ocean Front

3695 Ocean Front Walk

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801-807 Coronado Ct
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3600 Mission Blvd

4004-4018 Mission Blvd
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 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Mission Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,268 | $2,100 | $8,666 |
| Mission Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,677 | $3,495 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,511 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Mission Beach Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| 734-740.5 Jamaica Court | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Beach, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Beach area is the $5.23 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 734-740.5 Jamaica Court in the in the Mission Beach neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Mission Beach apartment is the 1 Bedroom 2950 Model at 2950 Bayside Ln starting at $2,750 with a $5.00 price per square foot in the Mission Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 734-740.5 Jamaica Court | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.23 |
| 2950 Bayside Ln | 1 Bedroom 2950 | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Beach, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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