Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,698 (32 Rentals)

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,378 - $3,069
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$2,384 - $7,512

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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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property at 5757 Gaines St

$2,400

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$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5757 Gaines St

San DiegoCA92110
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Stella Vista
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Stella Vista

6675 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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630 W Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4077 Goldfinch St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4077 Goldfinch St

4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4030 Front St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4030 Front St

4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Santa Fe Villas
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Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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5747 Lauretta
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5747 Lauretta

5747 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
property at 6416 Friars Rd

$1,995 - $2,895

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6416 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
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2530 Juan St
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2530 Juan St

2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110

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property at 6304 Friars Rd

$2,095 - $2,300

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6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
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3927-3933 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
property at 5875 Friars Rd

$2,250

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5875 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92110
property at 424 W University Ave

$2,300

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424 W University Ave

San DiegoCA92103
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Westgate Apartments
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Westgate Apartments

6650 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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property at 5895 Friars Rd

$2,395 - $3,250

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5895 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92110

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Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mission Valley West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Valley West is under $2,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Valley West?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Valley West is Gaines Street Apartment which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Mission Valley West costs $12,348.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Valley West?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Mission Valley West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Valley West?

Cheap apartments in Mission Valley West have an average cost of $293 which is $12,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Valley West.

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