Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Hills, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Hills area is the $2.62 price per square foot LOFT PLAN 6 Model at Mission Hills Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Mission Hills apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at University Crest Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 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.
Mission Hills ApartmentsLOFT PLAN 6Studio ,1BA$2.62
University Crest Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$3.30
Loft2015 ApartmentsAlta- Townhome2BR,2BA$3.09
Aspen Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.17
Love Where You LiveAlcove Studio 1Studio ,1BA$4.92
Rainford ApartmentsS1.2Studio ,1BA$6.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Hills?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in Mission Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $12,392. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Hills ranging from $1,575 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Hills ranges from $1,575 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,441.

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