Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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The Pacific Lamont
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Riviera
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Riviera

3773-3777 Haines StSan Diego, CA 92109
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Sail Bay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sail Bay Apartments

1327 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109

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Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Bay Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay Park area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. 3989-3991 Haines St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay Park apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
3989-3991 Haines St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,064
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,082

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay Park, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay Park area is the $3.43 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $4,213. The second greatest value Mission Bay Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades starting at $3,695 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dylan Point LomaB12BR,2BA$3.43
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.08
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.13
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.68
1438 Pacific Beach Dr, Unit 14381438 Pacific Beach Dr2BR,1BA$4.05
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.55
Bevel ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$4.12
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Viking Pacific Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.06
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Pacifica1BR,1BA$3.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA

Ranked #123

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mission Bay Park Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mission Bay Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Bay Park is under $2,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Bay Park?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Bay Park is The Presidio Apartments which is listed at $1,921, while the average apartment in Mission Bay Park costs $12,515.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Bay Park?

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 8 regular apartments in Mission Bay Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Bay Park?

Cheap apartments in Mission Bay Park have an average cost of $391 which is $12,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Bay Park.

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