Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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4627 Campus Ave
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4627 Campus 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 Studio unit found at 2911 Adams priced from $1,920. The Outlook at Mission Valley Apartments 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$1,920
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $3.62 price per square foot Plan D Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the A 706 SF San Diego Model at The Missions at Rio Vista starting at $2,650 with a $3.75 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.
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.62
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.75
Circa 37A11BR,1BA$4.38
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$4.04
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$4.24
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.66
The BrynnPlan A11BR,1BA$4.74
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.22
Purl ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$4.91

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 $1,920.

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 The Outlook at Mission Valley Apartments.

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 $2,815 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 $3,350.

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