
Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (273 Rentals)


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4211 3rd Ave, Unit 4211 Third Avenue

6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd, Unit 308

6304 Friars Rd, Unit 235

6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6665 Canyon Rim Row, Unit 220

5653 Riley St, Unit 102

6931 Camino Revueltos

3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

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1621 Hotel Cir S, Unit SI FL2-ID1601861P
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5875 Friars Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID1559839P

5648 Lauretta St, Unit 5648

1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit B113

6202 Friars Rd, Unit 204

5875 Friars Rd, Unit 4216

6380 Caminito Telmo

6855 Friars Rd

4286 Third Ave

3924-3926 Third Ave

5847-5849 Mildred St
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3925 Hawk St

5674 Mildred St

6416 Friars Rd

6202 Friars Rd

1625 Hotel Cir S

6747 Friars Rd

6378 Caminito Lazaro

6757 Friars Rd

6322 Caminito Lazaro

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Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Valley West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley West Studio Apartments | $2,629 | $1,598 | $3,128 |
| Mission Valley West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $1,698 | $3,798 |
| Mission Valley West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $2,400 | $6,495 |
| Mission Valley West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,942 | $3,942 | $7,944 |
| Mission Valley West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Mission Valley West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,269 | $2,695 | $3,995 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,848 | $2,850 | $8,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,161 | $4,800 | $7,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMission Valley West, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley West
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Mission Valley West area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 18, 2026, there are currently 273 available Mission Valley West apartments priced from $1,598 to $7,944, with an average monthly rent of $3,428.
How much are Studio apartments in Mission Valley West?
There are currently 114 Studio Apartments in Mission Valley West with rent ranges from $1,598 to $3,128 with an average price of $2,629.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Mission Valley West Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Mission Valley West ranges from $1,698 to $3,798 with an average monthly rent of $2,923.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Valley West cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Mission Valley West range from $2,400 to $6,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,709.
How expensive are Mission Valley West Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Mission Valley West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,942 to $7,944 - averaging $4,942 for the location.
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