Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $950 (138 Rentals)

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2911 Adams
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$1,975 - $3,635
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$1,975 - $3,635
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Village Apartments
$2,000 - $2,900
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$2,000 - $2,900
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Village Apartments

7004-7082 Eastman StSan Diego, CA 92111
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property at 6416 Friars Rd

$2,300

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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
property at 4358 38th St

$2,300

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4358 38th St

San DiegoCA92105
property at 2110 Drescher St

$2,300 - $3,500

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2110 Drescher St

San DiegoCA92111
property at 3030 Suncrest Dr

$2,395

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3030 Suncrest Dr, Unit 214

3030 Suncrest Dr
San DiegoCA92116
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,462 - $5,020
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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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The Missions at Rio Vista
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$2,674 - $8,830
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The Missions at Rio Vista

2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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property at 4746 Idaho St

$2,695

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$2,695
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

4746 Idaho St

San DiegoCA92116

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Mission Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 Gorgeous property! Cute Units! priced from $1,745. 4456 30th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gorgeous property! Cute Units!StudioStudio,1BA$1,745
4456 30th Street0/1Studio,1BA$1,895
TFR1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
The Hills at Fashion ValleyDesign 1A Premier1BR,1BA$2,083
261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Pacific Heights IIStudio (Type D)Studio,1BA$2,150
AZPZ - 4775 Wilson Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195
CentrePointePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,229
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Felton in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the C1 2 Bedroom Model at The Society Bradbury starting at $3,391 with a $3.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Felton3 X 23BR,2BA$2.83
The Society BradburyC1 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.09
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$3.03
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2.86
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 52BR,2BA$3.27
River Front Rental CondominiumsRoyal - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,025 Sq Ft 2BR,2BA$3.12
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR,1BA$3.18
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.27

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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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