Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (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 5705 Friars Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5705 Friars Rd, Unit 9

5705 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92110
property at 4515 37th St

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4515 37th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 6780 Friars Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6780 Friars Rd, Unit 332

6780 Friars Rd
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
property at 4486 38th St

$2,050

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4486 38th St

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 4456 30th Street 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
4456 30th Street0/1Studio,1BA$1,895
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$2,075
4380 TEXAS St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,125
The Hills at Fashion ValleyDesign 1B Premier 21BR,1BA$2,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.22 price per square foot Plan F Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,335. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the C3 2 Bedroom Model at The Society Bradbury starting at $3,699 with a $2.95 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.
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.22
The Society BradburyC3 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.95
Felton3 X 23BR,2BA$2.83
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.99
2446-2452 E Ingersoll St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.90
River Run VillagePlan 32BR,2BA$3.23
Pacific Heights II2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.25
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.19
4529 38th St, Unit 4529 38th Street4529 38th St1BR,1BA$2.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1454 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,688 to $19,432. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,695 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 $1,695 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,080.

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 $9,215, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,290 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,300.

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