Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1605 Hotel Cir S

$1,750 - $2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1605 Hotel Cir S

San DiegoCA92108
property at 6304 Friars Rd

$2,025 - $2,625

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 6

6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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property at 1605 Hotel Cir S

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105

1605 Hotel Cir S
San DiegoCA92108
property at 6780 Friars Rd

$2,095

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Total Monthly Price

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$2,095

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$2,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6780 Friars Rd, Unit 332

6780 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108

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Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Gaines Street Apartment priced from $2,000. 4284-4288 3rd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
4284-4288 3rd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,100
4th Avenue ApartmentsLayout B1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley West area is the $3.27 price per square foot The Falcon Model at Mission Hills Commons in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,860. The second greatest value Mission Valley West apartment is the Plan 2A Model at CentrePointe starting at $3,197 with a $3.55 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.
Mission Hills CommonsThe Falcon2BR,2BA$3.27
CentrePointePlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.55
Hillcrest SummitOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3.02
Pacific RidgeA3Studio ,1BA$3.70
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.44
5722 Riley St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.26
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$3.74
4284-4288 3rd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23
4th Avenue ApartmentsLayout B1BR,1BA$3.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Ranked #48

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley West

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

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,598 to $6,299. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley West ranging from $1,750 to $19,500.

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 $1,750 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,414.

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