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

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Castillos del Sur
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Castillos del Sur

2924-2944 1/2 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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754 Devon Ct
3 Bedroom Apartments

754 Devon Ct

754 Devon CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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737-739 Dover Ct
Studio Apartments

737-739 Dover Ct

737-739 Dover CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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822 Allerton Ct
Studio Apartments

822 Allerton Ct

822 Allerton CtSan Diego, CA 92109

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805-811 Dover Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

805-811 Dover Ct

805-811 Dover CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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726-728 Ormond Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

726-728 Ormond Ct

726-728 Ormond CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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745-747 Avalon Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

745-747 Avalon Ct

745-747 Avalon CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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846 Island Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

846 Island Ct

846 Island CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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3333 Ocean Front
2 Bedroom Apartments

3333 Ocean Front

3333 Ocean FrontSan Diego, CA 92109

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3769 Ocean Front
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3769 Ocean Front

3769 Ocean FrontSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bayside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Apartments

3630 Bayside LnSan Diego, CA 92109
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Blue Water Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Water Villas

4105-4175 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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2660 Mission Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2660 Mission Blvd

2660 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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3607 Ocean Front
2 Bedroom Apartments

3607 Ocean Front

3607 Ocean FrontSan Diego, CA 92109

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828 Ormond Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

828 Ormond Ct

828 Ormond CtSan Diego, CA 92109
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3422 Bayside Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

3422 Bayside Walk

3422 Bayside WalkSan Diego, CA 92109
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3561 Ocean Front
Studio Apartments

3561 Ocean Front

3561 Ocean FrontSan Diego, CA 92109
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801-807 Coronado Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801-807 Coronado Ct

801-807 Coronado CtSan Diego, CA 92109

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3600 Mission Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3600 Mission Blvd

3600 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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Mission Beach, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Beach Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2950 Bayside Ln1 Bedroom 29501BR,1BA$2,750
734-740.5 Jamaica Court2/12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
734-740.5 Jamaica Court2/12BR,1BA$5.23
2950 Bayside Ln1 Bedroom 29501BR,1BA$5.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Beach, San Diego, CA

Ranked #154

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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