Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (35 Rentals)

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property at 4737 34th St

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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 1 Bed unit found at 4658 E Mountain View Dr priced from $1,895. Gaines Street Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4658 E Mountain View DrMtn View1BR,1BA$1,895
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,075
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,125
MC TowerStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,190
4627 Campus Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of September 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.08 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Felton in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the Plan E Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes starting at $3,235 with a $2.86 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.
Felton3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$3.08
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$2.86
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.84
River Front Condominium RentalsRoyal2BR,2BA$3.17
6741 S Elman St6741 S Elman St2BR,1BA$2.80
4653 1/2 33rd St4653 1/2 33rd St1BR,1BA$2.86
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.34
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.12
4524 1/2 35th St4524 1/2 35th StStudio ,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1470 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,565 to $32,080. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,795 to $27,000.

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 $1,795 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,012.

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