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Cheapest Available Mission Valley West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley West area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 4030 Front St priced from $1,500. 4th Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,964. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4030 Front St4030 Front St.1BR,1BA$1,500
4th Avenue ApartmentsStudio JStudio,1BA$1,964
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley West area is the $3.13 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Mission Valley West apartment is the 5665 Friars Rd Model at 5665 Friars Rd, Unit 226 starting at $2,900 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific RidgeH3BR,2BA$3.13
5665 Friars Rd, Unit 2265665 Friars Rd2BR,2BA$2.59
University Crest Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$3.50
Mission Hills ApartmentsTHE CRANE1BR,1BA$3.39
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR,1BA$3.18
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Apex Mission Valley1 Bed 1 Bath Plan A1BR,1BA$3.36
402 Arbor Dr2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
4th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.38
4030 Front St4030 Front St.1BR,1BA$2.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley West

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley West?

There are currently 225 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $5,555. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley West ranging from $1,895 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Valley West ranges from $1,895 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,161.

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