Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (39 Rentals)

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property at 4747 Hamilton St

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4747 Hamilton St

San DiegoCA92116

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property at 4515 Wilson Ave

$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4515 Wilson Ave

San DiegoCA92116

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property at 4960 34th St

$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4960 34th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 1124 Eureka St

$2,300 - $3,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1124 Eureka St

San DiegoCA92110

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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 $1,920. Outlook at Mission Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$1,920
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$1,995
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Pacific Heights (Phase 2)Studio (Type D)Studio,1BA$2,075
CentrePointeStudio (A1)Studio,1BA$2,079
CitrinoS-02Studio,1BA$2,095
Prado ApartmentsThe Florence1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Felton in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the Plan E Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes starting at $3,155 with a $2.79 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 X 23BR,2BA$2.83
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$2.79
5665 Friars Rd, Unit 2265665 Friars Rd2BR,2BA$2.59
BRAND NEW Luxury Apartments in North Park!2 x 2 + Den3BR,2BA$3.18
2529 Northside Dr, Unit Private Room for Rent2529 Northside Dr1BR,1BA$1.59
10425 Caminito Cuervo, Unit #21010425 Caminito Cuervo2BR,2BA$2.68
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.99
Texas St. Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.99
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.07

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 $1,695 to $24,741. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,700 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 $1,700 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,054.

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 $13,679, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,955.

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