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

Redwood Terrace

Overlook Point

Hilltop Terrace

Canyon Breeze

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Thorn Collection

3634 7th Ave, Unit #6,

3637 State St

Park View Hillcrest
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The Warwick

4th Avenue Apartments

Hillcrest Place

Rainford Apartments

3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

Hillcrest Summit

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Rowyn

Montecito Point
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Villa Pacifica

10th and Robinson

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Villa Capri

Griffis Mission Valley

AVA Balboa Park

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Denizen

The Society Felix

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Strauss on Fifth

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312 Brookes Ave, Unit B1

3970 Goldfinch St

630 W Washington St

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4077 Goldfinch St

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4030 Front St
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1621 Hotel Cir S

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3145 Reynard Way

3939 7th Ave

8th and U

Studios on 6th

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Mission Hills Commons, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Hills Commons?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hills Commons Studio Apartments | $2,585 | $1,250 | $4,215 |
| Mission Hills Commons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $1,595 | $5,801 |
| Mission Hills Commons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,244 | $2,245 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Hills Commons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,929 | $3,695 | $5,895 |
| Mission Hills Commons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,046 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mission Hills Commons Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3942 8th Ave | Studio | Studio, | $995 |
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Thorn Collection | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,856 |
| Secoya Apartments | Beech | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Anderson — Where 1912 Meets Today | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Park View Hillcrest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 3831-3835 Third Avenue | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Rainford Apartments | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
| University Crest Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Society Bradbury | C3 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| The Andorra | 2+2 corner | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex | 1820 Titus St | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 4093 1st Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| Hillcrest Summit | 1+Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 4225 Building - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| University Crest Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| The Anderson — Where 1912 Meets Today | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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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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