Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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property at 6202 Friars Rd

6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 1124 Eureka St

1124 Eureka St

San DiegoCA92110
property at 5645 Friars Rd

5645 Friars Rd

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Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Valley West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley West area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3960-3962 1st Avenue priced from $1,850. Gaines Street Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3960-3962 1st Avenue1/11BR,1BA$1,850
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
5747 Lauretta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,099
CentrePointeStudio (A1)Studio,1BA$2,176
Hilltop TerraceOne Bedroom - Remodeled1BR,1BA$2,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley West area is the $3.99 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome C6TH Model at Ruby at The Society in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,191. The second greatest value Mission Valley West apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D Model at Apex Mission Valley starting at $3,815 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ruby at The SocietyTwo Bedroom Townhome C6TH2BR,2BA$3.99
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$3.64
Fashion TerraceBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.89
Pacific RidgeB1BR,1BA$3.90
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Griffis Mission ValleyMission Platinum1BR,1BA$3.94
1092 Fresno St Unit 10, Unit DS1092 Fresno St Unit 101BR,1BA$3.23
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.59
5747 Lauretta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.82
3960-3962 1st Avenue1/11BR,1BA$3.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley West

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley West?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,598 to $8,204. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley West ranging from $1,850 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Valley West ranges from $1,850 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,220.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Valley West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Valley West range from $4,429 to $6,955, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,700 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,310.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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