Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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2911 Adams
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$1,862 - $3,591
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Versa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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4627 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4627 Campus Ave

4627 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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 Studio unit found at 2911 Adams priced from $1,862. Outlook at Mission Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$1,862
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$1,995
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $3.56 price per square foot Southerland - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,159 Sq Ft Model at Aquatera Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,125. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the Residence 3 Model at The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments starting at $2,957 with a $3.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aquatera Apartment HomesSoutherland - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,159 Sq Ft 2BR,2BA$3.56
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 31BR,1BA$3.94
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.53
West ParkPLAN A21BR,1BA$4.07
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.71
River Run VillagePlan 21BR,1BA$3.95
Circa 37A11BR,1BA$4.18
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.07
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.67
Purl ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$4.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Valley East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Valley East is at 2911 Adams listed at $1,862.

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 $2,839 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 $3,050.

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