Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,925 (35 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 1605 Hotel Cir S
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105

1605 Hotel Cir S
San DiegoCA92108
property at 6202 Friars Rd
$1,900 - $2,095
Studio Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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property at 6416 Friars Rd
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320

6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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property at 3645 Meade Ave
$2,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,395

Total Monthly Price$2,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3645 Meade Ave

San DiegoCA92104

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property at 4367 38th St
$2,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,425

Total Monthly Price$2,425
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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4367 38th St

San DiegoCA92105
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property at 4365 38th St
$2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,550
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

4365 38th St

San DiegoCA92105
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property at 1920 Gardena Pl
$2,590 - $3,600
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

1920 Gardena Pl

San DiegoCA92110

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property at 4746 Idaho St
$2,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
Affordability

4746 Idaho St

San DiegoCA92116
  • Smoke Free

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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 $1,745. CentrePointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,977. 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$1,745
CentrePointePlan SAStudio,1BA$1,977
4456 30th Street0/1Studio,1BA$1,995
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
AZPZ - 4775 Wilson Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,050
261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
ASAN, INC - 4615-4623 Georgia St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,120
The Hills at Fashion ValleyDesign 1A Premier 31BR,1BA$2,225
4582 Maryland Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,295
2911 Adams1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.05 price per square foot 4/3 Model at 1134-1148 Fresno St in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,595. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the C1 2 Bedroom Model at The Society Bradbury starting at $3,189 with a $2.91 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.
1134-1148 Fresno St4/34BR,3BA$3.05
The Society BradburyC1 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.91
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.89
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$2.86
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 52BR,2BA$3.07
River Run VillagePlan 32BR,2BA$2.87
2206-2216 W Dunlop St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
4531 Kansas St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.82
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBel Air1BR,1BA$3.18
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1483 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,588 to $18,230. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,925 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 $1,925 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,600.

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 $2,858 to $8,066, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,700.

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