Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (32 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Mission Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 4658 E Mountain View Dr priced from $1,895. 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 apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4658 E Mountain View DrMtn View1BR,1BA$1,895
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
CentrePointeStudio (A)Studio,1BA$2,036
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,195
The TownsendS1Studio,1BA$2,360
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$2,461
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$2,465
AMP30S2: MadonnaStudio,1BA$2,495
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$2,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $3.29 price per square foot Plan F Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,435. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 1889 Coolidge St Model at 1889 Coolidge St, Unit 1889 starting at $3,850 with a $3.01 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.
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.29
1889 Coolidge St, Unit 18891889 Coolidge St3BR,2BA$3.01
4515 Felton St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$3.13
Bradbury at The SocietyC4 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.23
Apex Mission Valley2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D2BR,2BA$3.07
Fashion TerraceBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.89
River Front Condominium RentalsQueen2BR,2BA$3.28
The Modernaire Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$2.82
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1493 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $14,827. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,800 to $8,600.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Valley ranges from $1,800 to $8,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,916.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Valley range from $2,875 to $14,827, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,100.

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