Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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7002 Linda Vista Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7002 Linda Vista Rd

7002 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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2253-2285 Dunlop St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2253-2285 Dunlop St

2253-2285 Dunlop StSan Diego, CA 92111
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4576-4580 32nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4576-4580 32nd St

4576-4580 32nd StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4424 Mississippi St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Bel Vue Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Vue Terrace

1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Amberjack
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Amberjack

4740 Wilson AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4658-4666 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4325 Texas St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4325 Texas St

4325 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4455-4465 Cherokee Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4455-4465 Cherokee Ave

4455-4465 Cherokee AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4533 North Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4533 North Ave

4533 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4463 Ohio St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4463 Ohio St

4463 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Hampton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Court

4526 Illinois StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4534 30th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4534 30th St

4534 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4354 Utah St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4354 Utah St

4354 Utah StSan Diego, CA 92104

Mission Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Astro Vista Apartments priced from $1,550. Hampton Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Astro Vista ApartmentsStudio (Astro Vista)Studio,1BA$1,550
Hampton Court15C1BR,1BA$1,999
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
The Hills at Fashion Valley fka Fashion Hills TerraceAspen1BR,1BA$2,082
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,099
CitrinoS-02Studio,1BA$2,190
AMP30S3: SelenaStudio,1BA$2,195
CentrePointeStudio (A1)Studio,1BA$2,213
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $2.20 price per square foot 6745 S Elman St Model at 6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D Model at Apex Mission Valley starting at $3,749 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6745 S Elman St, Unit 6745 S Elman6745 S Elman St3BR,2BA$2.20
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$3.57
Fashion TerraceBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.89
River Front Condominium RentalsSago2BR,2BA$3.47
Arrive Mission ValleyToledo2BR,2BA$3.47
The Hills at Fashion Valley fka Fashion Hills TerraceCarmel2BR,1BA$3.58
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.27
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.43
4511 34th St, Unit 24511 34th St1BR,1BA$3.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Diego, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mission Valley Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Valley is at Astro Vista Apartments listed at $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment is $1,999 at Hampton Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Valley is starting from $2,400 at Gaines Street Apartment.

What is the most affordable Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Astro Vista Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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