Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (32 Rentals)

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2911 Adams
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$1,975 - $3,635
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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The Missions at Rio Vista
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$2,658 - $7,442
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The Missions at Rio Vista

2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2216 River Run Dr, Unit 96

2216 River Run Dr
San DiegoCA92108
property at 4664 Kansas St

$3,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

4664 Kansas St

San DiegoCA92116

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The Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4733 Utah StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4674 Bancroft St
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4674 Bancroft St

4674 Bancroft StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4627 Campus Ave
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4627 Campus Ave

4627 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Narwhal
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Narwhal

4748 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Casa Blanca
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Casa Blanca

4833 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4717 Hamilton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4717 Hamilton St

4717 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3204 Collier Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3204 Collier Ave

3204 Collier AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$2,075
2911 Adams1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,540
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$2,658
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 41BR,1BA$2,691
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$2,707
Circa 37A11BR,1BA$2,797
Purl ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$2,815
The BrynnPlan A11BR,1BA$2,825
PortofinoBernini - 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West ParkPLAN C23BR,2BA$4.12
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 62BR,2BA$2.95
River Run VillagePlan 32BR,2BA$3.14
PortofinoAmalfi - One Bedroom/One Bath 727 Sq Ft 1BR,1BA$3.98
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.50
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.76
Circa 37A11BR,1BA$4.14
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$4.20
Outlook at Mission Valley1BR1BR,1BA$3.19
The BrynnPlan A11BR,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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