Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Valley West

$2,600/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Valley West is $2,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $651 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Valley West

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission Valley West rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Mission Valley West have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,375, whereas a house costs $4,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Valley West run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,881.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$2,337

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,200

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,325

7%

59%

4 bedroom

$6,095

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-

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,325

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

59%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,095

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$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA

6747 Friars Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

$2,895

Price drop

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

6757 Friars Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

6757 Friars Road #1 - 1

6757 Friars Rd #1, San Diego, CA 92108

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

$3,995

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 23

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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 $2,600 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Valley West?

Average rent prices in Mission Valley West have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

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

Rent in Mission Valley West is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $651 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 $104,000/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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