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

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3682 Birch St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3682 Birch St

3682 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113
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306 35th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

306 35th St

306 35th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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3722 Logan Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3722 Logan Ave

3722 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3709-3715 T St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3709-3715 T St

3709-3715 T StSan Diego, CA 92113

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National Avenue Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

National Avenue Cottages

4170-4192 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3966 Teak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3966 Teak St

3966 Teak StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3713-3719 Birch St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3713-3719 Birch St

3713-3719 Birch StSan Diego, CA 92113

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4091-4093 Beta St
3 Bedroom Apartments

4091-4093 Beta St

4091-4093 Beta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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4152 Newton Ave
Studio Apartments

4152 Newton Ave

4152 Newton AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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1702 Una St
Studio Apartments

1702 Una St

1702 Una StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3460 Logan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3460 Logan Ave

3460 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3961 Ocean View Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3961 Ocean View Blvd

3961 Ocean View BlvdSan Diego, CA 92113
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Alder Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Apartments

4398-4404 Delta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3750-3760 Ocean View Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3750-3760 Ocean View Blvd

3750-3760 Ocean View BlvdSan Diego, CA 92113
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219-229 S 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

219-229 S 35th St

219-229 S 35th StSan Diego, CA 92113
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4339-4343 Beta St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4339-4343 Beta St

4339-4343 Beta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Casa Consada
Studio Apartments

Casa Consada

4414 Delta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Mountain View
Studio Apartments

Mountain View

4395 Mayberry StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3776 Ocean View Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3776 Ocean View Blvd

3776 Ocean View BlvdSan Diego, CA 92113
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730-732 S 47th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730-732 S 47th St

730-732 S 47th StSan Diego, CA 92113
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3505 L St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3505 L St

3505 L StSan Diego, CA 92102

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3357-3367 J St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3357-3367 J St

3357-3367 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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4013-4021 Logan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4013-4021 Logan Ave

4013-4021 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Harbor View Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Villas

404 N 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Keeler Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Keeler Court Apartments

1290-1294 Keeler CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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3465 Valle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3465 Valle Ave

3465 Valle AveSan Diego, CA 92113

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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 3738 Acacia St priced from $1,500. Creekside Villas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,640. Here are the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$1,500
Creekside Villas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,640
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2,166

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.41 price per square foot B1 Model at Park Crest Apartments in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,166. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 3x1 Model at Creekside Villas Apartments starting at $2,860 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Mountain View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
Creekside Villas Apartments3x13BR,1BA$3.18
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain View Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain View Apartment is $1,500 at 3738 Acacia St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mountain View Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain View is starting from $2,166 at Park Crest Apartments.

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