Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (10 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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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109

Mission Bay, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at The Presidio Apartments priced from $1,508. The Villager! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Mission Bay apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,508
The Villager!0/1 Ocean ViewStudio,1BA$2,095
Bay fka Bay PointeJettyStudio,1BA$2,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.11 price per square foot B1 Model at Dylan Point Loma in the in the Midway District neighborhood starting from $3,812. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the Daybreak Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe starting at $3,775 with a $3.78 price per square foot in the Bay Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dylan Point LomaB12BR,2BA$3.11
Bay fka Bay PointeDaybreak2BR,2BA$3.78
Loma Palisades2 Bedroom Townhome Palms2BR,1.5BA$3.41
1157 Felspar St, Unit 11571157 Felspar St2BR,1BA$3.94
1133 Grand Ave1133-1139 1/2 Grand Ave.1BR,1BA$3.55
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Bevel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.14
1156 Hornblend St (Viking Pacific Apts)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.97
Gables Point LomaF1BR,1BA$3.70
Loft2015 Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Ranked #122

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Bay is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,508.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment is $2,219 at Gables Point Loma.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Bay is starting from $2,645 at Loma Palisades.

What is the most affordable Mission Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Bay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Loma Palisades and starts from $3,455.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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