Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Bay Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,400 (7 Rentals)

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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. Bay fka Bay Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,977. 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
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,977
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Bay area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Loma Palisades in the in the Old Town San Diego neighborhood starting from $3,725. The second greatest value Mission Bay apartment is the 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe starting at $3,697 with a $3.70 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.
Loma Palisades3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.10
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.70
1438 Pacific Beach Dr, Unit 14381438 Pacific Beach Dr2BR,1BA$4.05
1157 Felspar St, Unit 11571157 Felspar St2BR,1BA$3.88
Loft2015 ApartmentsCosmopolitan-Flat2BR,1BA$3.38
Dylan Point LomaA11BR,1BA$4.07
Elan BayloftsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$4.13
Bevel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.86
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Mariners Cove ApartmentsThe Sunset Premier1BR,1BA$4.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Bay?

There are currently 684 Apartments for Rent in Mission Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,033 to $22,170. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Bay ranging from $2,440 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Bay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Bay ranges from $2,440 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,503.

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