Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (32 Rentals)

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property at 6304 Friars Rd

6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
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4515 Wilson Ave

San DiegoCA92116

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San DiegoCA92116

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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 Gorgeous property! Cute Units! priced from $1,795. The Hills at Fashion Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,862. 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$1,795
The Hills at Fashion ValleyAspen1BR,1BA$1,862
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$1,920
MC TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
5747 Lauretta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.15 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Margo in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,550. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Felton starting at $3,695 with a $3.08 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.
The Margo3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.15
Felton3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$3.08
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$2.97
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.75
4528 35th St, Unit 45284528 35th St2BR,1BA$2.50
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR,1BA$2.97
Texas St. Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.12
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
4511 34th St, Unit 24511 34th St1BR,1BA$3.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1467 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $14,353. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,675 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Valley ranges from $1,675 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,939.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Valley range from $2,875 to $12,039, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,278.

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