Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (26 Rentals)

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property at 4737 34th St

4737 34th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 3535 Madison Ave

3535 Madison Ave

San DiegoCA92116
property at 3535 Madison Ave

3535 Madison Ave

San DiegoCA92116

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 The Hills at Fashion Valley priced from $1,828. MC Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hills at Fashion Valley1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,828
MC TowerStudio (Medium)Studio,1BA$1,925
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
CitrinoS-02Studio,1BA$2,050
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
5747 Lauretta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Metro Mission ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$2,118
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,190
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $2.76 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Plan A Model at Apex Mission Valley in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,126. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the D4 3 Bedroom Model at Felix at The Society starting at $4,282 with a $3.09 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.
Apex Mission Valley3 Bed 2 Bath Plan A3BR,2BA$2.76
Felix at The SocietyD4 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.09
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.84
Arrive Mission ValleySeville2BR,2BA$3.14
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.22
4554 Campus Ave, Unit Unit 74554 Campus Ave2BR,1BA$2.97
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.12
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.42
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1473 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $17,758. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,450 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 $1,450 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,764.

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 $2,833 to $9,710, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,950 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,300.

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