Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (44 Rentals)

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3720-3722 Dove St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3720-3722 Dove St

3720-3722 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4141-4147 Ingalls St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4141-4147 Ingalls St

4141-4147 Ingalls StSan Diego, CA 92103

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El Rosal Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Rosal Condos

3963 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103
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1620 Winder St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1620 Winder St

1620 Winder StSan Diego, CA 92103
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1912 San Diego Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1912 San Diego Ave

1912 San Diego AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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2250 Congress St
Studio Apartments

2250 Congress St

2250 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Titus Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Titus Apartments

1851-1865 Titus StSan Diego, CA 92110

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Guy Canyon Cabins
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Guy Canyon Cabins

1633-1643 Guy StSan Diego, CA 92103
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720 W Lewis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

720 W Lewis St

720 W Lewis StSan Diego, CA 92103
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1303 W Lewis St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1303 W Lewis St

1303 W Lewis StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3620-3634 Keating St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3620-3634 Keating St

3620-3634 Keating StSan Diego, CA 92110
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1826-1830 Guy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1826-1830 Guy St

1826-1830 Guy StSan Diego, CA 92110

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4033 Dove St
Studio Apartments

4033 Dove St

4033 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3630-3646 Eagle St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3630-3646 Eagle St

3630-3646 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mission Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Hills

3826 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92110
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3940 Dove St
Studio Apartments

3940 Dove St

3940 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3829 Eagle St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3829 Eagle St

3829 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Old Town Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Sasan Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sasan Apartments

901 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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2530 Juan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2530 Juan St

2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Fort
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fort

1011 Fort Stockton DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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Solis Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Solis Place

2188 San Diego AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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Las Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Casitas

2288 San Diego AveSan Diego, CA 92110
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3778 Keating St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3778 Keating St

3778 Keating StSan Diego, CA 92110
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3737 Keating St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3737 Keating St

3737 Keating StSan Diego, CA 92110
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3958-3964 Dove St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958-3964 Dove St

3958-3964 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103
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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 Studio unit found at Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission Hills priced from $1,795. Aspen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Mission Hills apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission HillsAlcove 1Studio,1BA$1,795
Aspen Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Rainford ApartmentsS4 AFF 120Studio,1BA$1,995
University Crest Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,142
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1BA$2,950
The Fort2x2D2BR,2BA$3,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hills, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hills area is the $4.04 price per square foot 2x2C Model at The Fort in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,199. The second greatest value Mission Hills apartment is the Allure- Townhome Model at Loft2015 Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $3.37 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Fort2x2C2BR,2BA$4.04
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.37
University Crest Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.06
801 Torrance St, Unit 803801 Torrance St2BR,1BA$5.00
Aspen Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.17
Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission HillsAlcove 1Studio ,1BA$4.92
Rainford ApartmentsS1.2Studio ,1BA$5.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Hills is at Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission Hills listed at $1,795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Hills Apartment is $1,895 at Aspen Park 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 $2,950 at Loft2015 Apartments.

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