
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain View Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (60 Rentals)
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3444-3446 Logan Ave

Southcrest West Senior Apartments

Delta Street Apartments

3682 Birch St

306 35th St

Southcrest Apartments

3751-3755 National Ave

3713-3719 Birch St

413-421 S Highland Ave
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3722 Logan Ave

3709-3715 T St

3453-3459 Ocean View Blvd

National Avenue Cottages

3966 Teak St

3868-3878 National Ave

3460 Logan Ave

3961 Ocean View Blvd

3768-3782 National Ave
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Alder Apartments

3750-3760 Ocean View Blvd

3766-3772 Boston Ave

1702 Una St

National View Apartments

4091-4093 Beta St

1440-1516 S 40th St

4152 Newton Ave

3 Units at 3827 National Ave

3505 L St
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3357-3367 J St

730-732 S 47th St

3745-3749 National Ave

4144-4150 Gamma St

219-229 S 35th St

4339-4343 Beta St

Casa Consada

Mountain View

3776 Ocean View Blvd

637-643 S Elizabeth St
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4592-4596 Imperial Ave

Parkside

Harbor View Villas

4013-4021 Logan Ave

Park Crest Apartments

3738 Acacia St

Delta Manor Apartments

4150 National Ave

Villa Serena

234-242 S Francis St
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Mountain View, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,995 | $2,100 |
| Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,843 | $2,595 |
| Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mountain View Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain View area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3891-3893 Superior St priced from $1,595. Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,843. Here are the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3891-3893 Superior St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,843 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,296 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.55 price per square foot B1 Model at Park Crest Apartments in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI Model at Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable starting at $1,843 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 3891-3893 Superior St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMountain View, San Diego, CA
Ranked #119
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain View Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain View?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Mountain View that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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