Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (22 Rentals)

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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
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Prado ApartmentsThe Florence1BR,1BA$2,190
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $2.17 price per square foot 6745 S Elman St Model at 6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,898. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4515 Felton St starting at $3,695 with a $3.08 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.
6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman6745 S Elman St3BR,2BA$2.17
4515 Felton St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$3.08
Arrive Mission ValleyAndalucia2BR,2BA$2.98
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan B2BR,2BA$3.00
Bradbury at The SocietyC1 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.26
Fashion Terrace Apartment HomesBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.84
The Hills at Fashion Valley fka Fashion Hills TerraceCarmel2BR,1BA$3.33
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$3.10
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.12

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 $12,220. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,900 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 $1,900 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,367.

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 $2,869 to $12,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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