Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,200 (15 Rentals)

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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 $2,395. 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$2,395
Rivair Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$2,515
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$2,631
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$2,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $2.87 price per square foot B1 Model at IMT Mission Valley in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $3,130. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the B Model at Circa 37 starting at $2,977 with a $3.83 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.
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.87
Circa 37B1BR,1BA$3.83
Metro Mission ValleyA21BR,1BA$3.86
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.39
AZUL North ParkA11BR,1BA$4.80
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$4.03
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$4.04
Rivair Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$4.83
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.48
Purl ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$5.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley East

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Valley East?

There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $6,640. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley East ranging from $2,200 to $7,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Valley East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Valley East ranges from $2,200 to $7,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,544.

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