
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mission Valley East area of San Diego.


3211 Madison Ave

Outlook at Mission Valley

3131-3151 Adams Ave

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River Run Village

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West Park

Circa 37

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Portofino

2216 River Run Dr, Unit 96

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3231 Madison Ave

4627 Campus Ave

Narwhal

4633 Bancroft St

2236 River Run Dr

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4659 Oregon St

3204 Collier Ave

8039 Caminito de Pizza

2232 River Run Dr

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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 | $2,396 | $1,975 | $2,817 |
| Mission Valley East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $1,995 | $6,750 |
| Mission Valley East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,599 | $2,973 | $4,895 |
| Mission Valley East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,030 | $3,259 | $6,850 |
| Mission Valley East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,585 | $7,585 | $7,585 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $2,075. 2911 Adams has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. 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 | $2,075 |
| 2911 Adams | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,540 |
| The Missions at Rio Vista | A 706 SF San Diego | 1BR,1BA | $2,658 |
| The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments | Residence 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,691 |
| West Park | PLAN A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,707 |
| Circa 37 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,797 |
| Purl Apartments | Jr 1 Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $2,815 |
| The Brynn | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,825 |
| Portofino | Bernini - One Bedroom/One Bath 830 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $2,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $4.12 price per square foot PLAN C2 Model at West Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $5,535. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the Plan 6 Model at Monte Vista Apartment Homes starting at $3,270 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Mission Valley East 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | PLAN C2 | 3BR,2BA | $4.12 |
| Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| River Run Village | Plan 3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Portofino | Amalfi - One Bedroom/One Bath 727 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Missions at Rio Vista | A 706 SF San Diego | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Circa 37 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| The Brynn | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
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 $2,075 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 $2,973 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 $3,259.
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