Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Valley West

$3,250/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Valley West is $3,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$3.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Valley West

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission Valley West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Mission Valley West have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Mission Valley West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Valley West is $2,695, whereas a house costs $4,812. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Valley West run $2,478 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,445

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,330

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,900

2%

85%

4 bedroom

$6,295

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Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,330

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

85%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,295

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Mission Valley West and Bay Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mission Valley West

Median rent price$3,250
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

5605 Friars Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Mission Valley West house for rent in San Diego

5605 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92110

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

6747 Friars Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

Condo for rent

5895 Friars Rd #5211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

The Courtyards

5895 Friars Rd #5211, San Diego, CA 92110

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

Condo for rent

Available Jun 29

5875 Friars Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

Condominium - San Diego, CA

5875 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92110

2 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Valley West rental market.

How much is rent in Mission Valley West?

The average rent in Mission Valley West is $3,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Valley West?

Average rent prices in Mission Valley West have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Mission Valley West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission Valley West is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Valley West?

To comfortably afford rent in Mission Valley West, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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