
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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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 | $2,613 | $1,598 | $3,128 |
Mission Valley West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,698 | $3,748 |
| Mission Valley West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $2,400 | $6,495 |
| Mission Valley West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $3,638 | $5,895 |
| Mission Valley West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,795 | $4,795 | $4,795 |
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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 $2,795.
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 $3,325.
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 35 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 $773 which is $2,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Valley West.
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