2892 Villas Way
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)
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1375 Caminito Gabaldon
San DiegoCA92108
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Outlook at Mission Valley
8360 Phyllis PlSan Diego, CA 92123
2877 Collier Ave
San DiegoCA92116
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$2,289 - $5,859Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Purl Apartments
7901 Civita BlvdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,321 - $3,641
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2911 Adams
2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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$2,362 - $6,651Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,420 - $4,0551 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Monte Vista Apartment Homes
2507 Northside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,449 - $3,0721 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River Run Village
2225-2295 River Run DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,490 - $10,531
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The Missions at Rio Vista
2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
7980 Mission Center Ct, Unit E
7980 Mission Center Ct
San DiegoCA92108
4719 Hamilton St
San DiegoCA92116
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$2,615 - $5,1301 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Del Rio Apartment Homes
2288 Fenton PkwySan Diego, CA 92108
8085 Caminito de Pizza, Unit p, Unit p
8085 Caminito de Pizza
San DiegoCA92108
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Circa 37
7800 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
3330 Collier Ave
San DiegoCA92116
4642 Felton St
San DiegoCA92116
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Versa
2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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3030 Suncrest Dr
San DiegoCA92116
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4627 Campus Ave
4627 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments
2185 Station Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
2204 River Run Dr
San DiegoCA92108
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Narwhal
4748 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Casa Blanca
4833 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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7942 Mission Center Ct
San DiegoCA92108
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4717 Hamilton St
4717 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Aquatera Apartment Homes
5777 Mission Center RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Valley East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley East Studio Apartments | $2,399 | $1,800 | $2,962 |
| Mission Valley East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,995 | $6,067 |
| Mission Valley East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,630 | $2,600 | $5,130 |
| Mission Valley East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,999 | $3,265 | $7,395 |
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Cheapest Available Mission Valley East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley East area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Outlook at Mission Valley priced from $1,995. The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,311. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,311 |
| 2911 Adams | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,321 |
| Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,420 |
| The Missions at Rio Vista | A 706 SF San Diego | 1BR,1BA | $2,490 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| West Park | PLAN A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,710 |
| Circa 37 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,742 |
| The Brynn | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,860 |
| River Run Village | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $4.11 price per square foot E3 Model at Purl Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,279. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the Plan 3 Model at River Run Village starting at $3,012 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Purl Apartments | E3 | 3BR,2BA | $4.11 |
| River Run Village | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| West Park | PLAN A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| Circa 37 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| The Missions at Rio Vista | A 706 SF San Diego | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| The Brynn | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley East Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley East Apartment is $1,995 at Outlook at Mission Valley.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Valley East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Valley East is starting from $3,012 at River Run Village.
What is the most affordable Mission Valley East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mission Valley East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2911 Adams and starts from $3,265.
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