Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Hills Commons Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (77 Rentals)

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The Warwick
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$2,104 - $2,799
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,295

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3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

3972 Jackdaw St
San DiegoCA92103
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Rowyn
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$2,305 - $5,026
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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MoDE
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$2,391 - $3,494
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Pacifica
$2,399 - $2,403
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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Denizen
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$2,606 - $4,855
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3970 Goldfinch St
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3970 Goldfinch St

3970 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
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630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4077 Goldfinch St
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4077 Goldfinch St

4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4030 Front St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4030 Front St

4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103

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The Mission Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mission Apartments

1825 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Santa Fe Villas
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Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Nightingale Apartments
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Nightingale Apartments

4174 Third AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3145 Reynard Way
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3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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3939 7th Ave
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3939 7th Ave

3939 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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8th and U
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8th and U

3843 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Studios on 6th

3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mission Hills Commons, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Hills Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Hills Commons area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 3942 8th Ave priced from $995. Redwood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Mission Hills Commons apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Thorn CollectionStudioStudio,1BA$1,856
Secoya ApartmentsBeechStudio,1BA$1,995
The Anderson — Where 1912 Meets Today1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Park View HillcrestStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
3831-3835 Third Avenue1/11BR,1BA$2,195
4th Avenue ApartmentsLayout B1BR,1BA$2,195
Rainford ApartmentsS1.1Studio,1BA$2,225
University Crest Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hills Commons, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hills Commons area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Mission Hills Commons apartment is the C3 2 Bedroom Model at The Society Bradbury starting at $3,504 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Hills Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$1.72
The Society BradburyC3 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.79
The Andorra2+2 corner2BR,2BA$3.10
1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex1820 Titus St2BR,1BA$3.15
4093 1st Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.18
1st & Penn Apts - 1penn2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.32
Hillcrest Summit1+Den1BR,1BA$2.79
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4225 Building - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.36
University Crest Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.21
The Anderson — Where 1912 Meets Today1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Mission Hills Commons, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Hills Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mission Hills Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Hills Commons is under $2,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Hills Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Hills Commons is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Mission Hills Commons costs $13,046.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Hills Commons?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 250 regular apartments in Mission Hills Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Hills Commons?

Cheap apartments in Mission Hills Commons have an average cost of $1,584 which is $11,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Hills Commons.

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