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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. 4th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. 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
4th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195
5747 Lauretta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,248
CentrePointeStudio (A)Studio,1BA$2,287

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley West area is the $3.08 price per square foot THE LARK Model at Mission Hills Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,635. The second greatest value Mission Valley West apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D Model at Apex Mission Valley starting at $3,216 with a $3.07 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 ApartmentsTHE LARK1BR,1BA$3.08
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$3.07
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.84
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.42
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Alexan GallerieA2-RW Jr 1x11BR,1BA$4.00
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.59
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.95
5747 Lauretta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.00
4th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.00

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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 230 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,698 to $13,832. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley West ranging from $1,845 to $62,000.

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 $1,845 to $62,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,053.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Valley West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Valley West range from $3,400 to $13,832, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,495 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,560.

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