
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $950 (138 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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6638 Valjean Ct

4462-4468 30th St

Morley 47 Apartments

University Gateway Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

Dunlop 7 Apartments

4345 McClintock St

Astro 6Plex

3414 N Mountain View Dr
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Astro Vista Apartments

Bel Vue Terrace

4438

FLORIDA

Gorgeous property! Cute Units!

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The Amberjack

The Courtyard

5747 Lauretta

4515 35th Street
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ASAN, INC - 4615-4623 Georgia St

4455-4465 Cherokee Ave

4533 North Ave

4658 E Mountain View Dr

4456 30th Street

Dunlop 28 Apartments

5906 Rancho Mission Rd

Modernaire Luxury Apartments

2831 Monroe Ave

Nok Nok North Par
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4674 Bancroft St

The V Tower

6304 Friars Rd

4589 Campus Ave

TFR

Hampton Court Apartments

4534 30th St

Serra House Apartments

4325-4331 Louisiana St

1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105
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3535 Monroe Ave

6202 Friars Rd

26

4354 Utah St

Meade North Park

4380 TEXAS St

4335 1/2 Cleveland Ave

AZPZ - 4775 Wilson Ave

Texas St. Apartments

4627 Campus Ave
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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 138 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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