
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,850 (24 Rentals)


1713 Madison Ave

6202 Friars Rd

Total Monthly Price
Village Apartments

4456 30th Street

Pacific Heights II

1337 Caminito Gabaldon, Unit H

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4462-4468 30th St

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4576-4580 32nd St

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4484 Felton St
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5747 Lauretta

Gorgeous property! Cute Units!

2911 Adams

The V Tower

4571 North Ave

1605 Hotel Cir S

1621 Hotel Cir S

1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105
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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 | $2,476 | $1,850 | $3,449 |
| Mission Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,800 | $9,655 |
| Mission Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Mission Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,868 | $2,650 | $6,260 |
| Mission Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,682 | $7,682 | $7,682 |
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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 4456 30th Street which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in Mission Valley costs $24,083.
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 43 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 $396 which is $23,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Valley.
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