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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. CentrePointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,227. 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
CentrePointeStudio (A1)Studio,1BA$2,227
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,248
Rivair Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$2,480
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,498

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley West area is the $3.10 price per square foot THE LARK Model at Mission Hills Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,670. The second greatest value Mission Valley West apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Plan B Model at Apex Mission Valley starting at $3,681 with a $3.33 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 LARK2BR,2BA$3.10
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2.5 Bath Plan B2BR,2.5BA$3.33
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.84
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.52
Ruby at The SocietyOne Bedroom A21BR,1BA$3.88
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$3.67
Bradbury at The SocietyA2 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.96
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.59
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Ranked #32

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

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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 222 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,598 to $14,395. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley West ranging from $1,975 to $27,000.

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 $1,975 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,950.

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 $4,290 to $14,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,700 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,320.

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