1713 Madison Ave
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7002 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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5705 Friars Rd
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4340 39th St
San DiegoCA92105
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4525 Texas St, Unit 2
4525 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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6202 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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5720-5740 Gaines StSan Diego, CA 92110
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7004-7082 Eastman StSan Diego, CA 92111
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8360 Phyllis PlSan Diego, CA 92123
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6540 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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2125 Westinghouse StSan Diego, CA 92111
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2301 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
6780 Friars Rd, Unit 332
6780 Friars Rd
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4669 35th St
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4366-4368 Felton St
San DiegoCA92104
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5942 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit 139
5942 Rancho Mission Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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6304 Rancho Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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4555 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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2420 Cardinal DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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4428 Oregon St
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1710 Hanford Dr
San DiegoCA92111
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IMT Mission Valley
10343 San Diego Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Citrino
6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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2225-2295 River Run DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Alexan Gallerie
375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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4554 North Ave
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6314 Friars Rd, Unit The bluffs condo
6314 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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4462-4468 30th St
4462-4468 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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5411 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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4576-4580 32nd St
4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4345 McClintock St
4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Bel Vue Terrace
1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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4338-4352 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92104
1621 Hotel Cir S
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1605 Hotel Cir S
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The Amberjack
4740 Wilson AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4733 Utah StSan Diego, CA 92116
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5747 Lauretta
5747 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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4567 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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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 |
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| Mission Valley Studio Apartments | $2,551 | $1,750 | $3,449 |
| Mission Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,700 | $7,184 |
| Mission Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,948 | $2,879 | $9,923 |
| Mission Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,504 | $7,504 | $7,504 |
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Cheapest Available Mission Valley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 4456 30th Street priced from $1,895. Gaines Street Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 4456 30th Street | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Gaines Street Apartment | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Pacific Heights II | Studio (Type D) | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Hills at Fashion Valley | Design 1B Premier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,215 |
| 4328 Louisiana St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Prado Apartments | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 2911 Adams | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Modernaire Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan F Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,415. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 3 X 2 Model at Felton starting at $3,395 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan F | 3BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Felton | 3 X 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| Arrive Mission Valley | Valencia | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 2446-2452 E Ingersoll St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| 4473 Alabama St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Gaines Street Apartment | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 4328 Louisiana St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Prado Apartments | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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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 $2,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Valley is Gaines Street Apartment which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Mission Valley costs $20,795.
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 35 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 $407 which is $20,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Valley.
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