Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 4857 Kansas St

4857 Kansas St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 6202 Friars Rd

6202 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108
property at 4710 Mansfield St

4710 Mansfield St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 4515 37th St

4515 37th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 6304 Friars Rd

6304 Friars Rd

San DiegoCA92108

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. 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
Astro Vista ApartmentsStudio (Astro Vista)Studio,1BA$1,550
Gaines Street Apartment1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,000
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,099
The Hills at Fashion Valley fka Fashion Hills TerraceAspen1BR,1BA$2,145
CentrePointeStudio (A)Studio,1BA$2,161
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,195
CitrinoS-02Studio,1BA$2,225
Gorgeous renovated building!1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Metro Mission ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$2,446

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA

As of April 16, 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 Brentwood Model at Fashion Terrace starting at $3,000 with a $2.89 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
Fashion TerraceBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.89
River Front Condominium RentalsSago2BR,2BA$3.47
Arrive Mission ValleyToledo2BR,2BA$3.47
The Margo1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
Gaines Street Apartment2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.53
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.35
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.13
The Hills at Fashion Valley fka Fashion Hills TerraceAspen1BR,1BA$3.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley?

There are currently 1479 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,675 to $27,000. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley ranging from $1,750 to $8,500.

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 $1,750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,801.

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