Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
Senior Living
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4833 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 $2,150. The Missions at Rio Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$2,450
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$2,479
West ParkPLAN S1Studio,1BA$2,501
Rivair Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$2,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $2.78 price per square foot B1 Model at IMT Mission Valley in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $3,035. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the Plan 5 Model at Monte Vista Apartment Homes starting at $3,120 with a $3.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.78
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 52BR,2BA$3.02
Circa 37B1BR,1BA$3.83
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 31BR,1BA$3.92
Metro Mission ValleyA21BR,1BA$3.80
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.47
AZUL North ParkA11BR,1BA$4.84
Rivair Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$4.83
West ParkPLAN S1Studio ,1BA$4.03
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.48

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Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

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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 $2,150.

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 $2,290 at 2911 Adams.

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 $3,035 at IMT Mission Valley.

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 Purl Apartments and starts from $5,200.

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