
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (82 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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4534 30th St

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4829 35th St

4684 Ohio St

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Mission Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Studio Apartments | $2,537 | $1,588 | $3,128 |
Mission Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,800 | $7,170 |
| Mission Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $2,100 | $6,495 |
| Mission Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,752 | $2,858 | $8,291 |
| Mission Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,918 | $4,795 | $7,960 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Valley is under $2,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Valley is TFR which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Mission Valley costs $3,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Valley?
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 37 regular apartments in Mission Valley 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?
Cheap apartments in Mission Valley have an average cost of $351 which is $2,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Valley.
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