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

Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission Hills

1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex

836 W Pennsylvania Ave

3720-3722 Dove St

4141-4147 Ingalls St

2158-2164 San Diego Ave
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1682-1696 Puterbaugh St

715-717 Torrance St

1900-1908 San Diego Ave

El Rosal Condos

1620 Winder St

1912 San Diego Ave

2250 Congress St

Titus Apartments
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Guy Canyon Cabins

3407-3469 Pringle St

720 W Lewis St

2085-2089 San Diego Ave

1303 W Lewis St

2059-2063 San Diego Ave

3620-3634 Keating St

1826-1830 Guy St
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4033 Dove St

Mission Hillside Condominiums

4083-4089 Falcon St

3630-3646 Eagle St

Mission Hills

3940 Dove St

3934-3936 Goldfinch St

3829 Eagle St
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Sasan Apartments

2530 Juan St

The Fort

Solis Place

Las Casitas

2230 San Diego Ave
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1769 San Diego Ave

3778 Keating St

3737 Keating St

3958-3964 Dove St
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 | $2,361 | $1,795 | $3,910 |
| Mission Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $2,142 | $3,250 |
| Mission Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,593 | $2,950 | $5,459 |
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There are currently 44 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission Hills | Alcove 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Rainford Apartments | S4 AFF 120 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| University Crest Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,142 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Allure- Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| The Fort | 2x2D | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fort | 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.04 |
| Loft2015 Apartments | Allure- Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.37 |
| University Crest Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 801 Torrance St, Unit 803 | 801 Torrance St | 2BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Overlook Point | Hillside Living in Mission Hills | Alcove 1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.92 |
| Rainford Apartments | S1.2 | Studio ,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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