Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (13 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 $2,075. 4627 Campus Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,075
4627 Campus Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,200
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$2,339
The Missions at Rio VistaB 730 SF San Miguel1BR,1BA$2,459
West ParkPLAN S1Studio,1BA$2,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $2.74 price per square foot Plan E Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the Residence 2 Model at The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments starting at $2,789 with a $3.92 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 E2BR,2BA$2.74
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 21BR,1BA$3.92
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.50
Circa 37A11BR,1BA$4.51
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$4.16
4627 Campus Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.35
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.09
Purl ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$4.68
2911 AdamsStudioStudio ,1BA$6.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Ranked #72

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 323 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $7,958. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley East ranging from $1,750 to $7,000.

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 $1,750 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,382.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Valley East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Valley East range from $3,390 to $7,080, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,150 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,958.

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