
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mission Hills area of San Diego.


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Mission Hills Commons

1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex

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Mission Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hills Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,595 | $2,495 |
| Mission Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,400 | $3,250 |
| Mission Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,025 | $2,700 | $7,900 |
| Mission Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,895 | $5,895 | $5,895 |
| Mission Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,136 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mission Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Hills area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aspen Park Apartments priced from $2,375. Rainford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Mission Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Rainford Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Cosmopolitan-Flat | 2BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Mission Hills Commons | The Falcon | 2BR,2BA | $3,865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hills, CA
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hills area is the $3.15 price per square foot 1820 Titus St Model at 1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Mission Hills apartment is the The Crane Model at Mission Hills Commons starting at $2,970 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex | 1820 Titus St | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Mission Hills Commons | The Crane | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Cosmopolitan-Flat | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Rainford Apartments | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Hills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Hills Apartment is $2,795 at Rainford Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Hills is starting from $2,375 at Aspen Park Apartments.
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