Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (18 Rentals)

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

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property at 4679 Cherokee Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4679 Cherokee Ave

San DiegoCA92116
property at 2136 Deerpark Dr

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2136 Deerpark Dr

San DiegoCA92110

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property at 6304 Friars Rd

$2,295 - $2,300

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6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 4667 E Mountain View Dr

$2,395

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$2,395

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4667 E Mountain View Dr, Unit #1

4667 E Mountain View Dr
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 2911 Adams priced from $1,900. CentrePointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,937. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
CentrePointePlan SBStudio,1BA$1,937
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$1,995
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Metro Mission ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$2,043

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $2.53 price per square foot 4250 35th St Model at 4250 35th St, Unit 4246 35th St in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the H Model at Pacific Ridge starting at $4,300 with a $3.13 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.
4250 35th St, Unit 4246 35th St4250 35th St3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Pacific RidgeH3BR,2BA$3.13
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.99
4568 Georgia St, Unit #34568 Georgia St2BR,2BA$2.63
Village Apartments2x1 Townhome2BR,1BA$2.83
Louisiana (Schmidt)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.99
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.07
4413 1/2 Illinois St4413 1/2 Illinois St1BR,1BA$3.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1463 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $28,373. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,650 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 $1,650 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,146.

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 $7,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,150.

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