Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Mission Valley area of San Diego.

property at 2892 Villas Way

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2892 Villas Way

San DiegoCA92108
property at 4482 Utah St

$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4482 Utah St, Unit 1

4482 Utah St
San DiegoCA92116
property at 1621 Hotel Cir S

$1,795 - $4,295

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1621 Hotel Cir S

San DiegoCA92108

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property at 1605 Hotel Cir S

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105

1605 Hotel Cir S
San DiegoCA92108

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property at 6780 Friars Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6780 Friars Rd, Unit 332

6780 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108

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 The Courtyard priced from $1,795. The Ray 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
The Courtyard0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,795
The RayStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
4456 30th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2 bedrooom Model at 1441 Madison Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the Cordova Model at Arrive Mission Valley starting at $3,679 with a $3.36 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.
1441 Madison Ave2 bedrooom2BR,2BA$3.00
Arrive Mission ValleyCordova2BR,2BA$3.36
2446-2452 E Ingersoll St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.00
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.00
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.21
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
5722 Riley St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.26
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.15
The Courtyard0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1482 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $23,004. There are also 130 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $950 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 $950 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,461.

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 $2,879 to $6,530, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,190 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,635.

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