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324 47th St

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Mountain View, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain View area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Southern Highlands priced from $1,591. Mar at Laurel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here are the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southern HighlandsStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
Mar at LaurelTide1BR,1BA$1,869
The Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.80 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bella Vita Apartments in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 2X1 Model at Creekside Villas Apartments starting at $2,276 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Mountain View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella Vita Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.80
Creekside Villas Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2.96
4013-4021 Logan AveTwo Bed/ Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.33
Mar at LaurelTide1BR,1BA$3.12
Southern HighlandsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The Plaza1x11BR,1BA$3.61
2520 E St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.41
3770 Clinton St, Unit Studio B3770 Clinton StStudio ,1BA$4.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 157 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $6,000. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $1,380 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mountain View?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mountain View ranges from $1,380 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,898.

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