Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (12 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 1 Bed unit found at The Outlook at Mission Valley Apartments priced from $1,995. 2911 Adams has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
West ParkPLAN S1Studio,1BA$2,284
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$2,507
Purl ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan F Model at Del Rio Apartment Homes in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the PLAN C2 Model at West Park starting at $5,912 with a $4.40 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 F3BR,2BA$2.88
West ParkPLAN C23BR,2BA$4.40
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 52BR,2BA$2.94
The Missions at Rio VistaB 730 SF San Miguel1BR,1BA$3.45
River Run VillagePlan 21BR,1BA$3.69
Circa 37A11BR,1BA$4.33
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$4.72
The Outlook at Mission Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
The BrynnPlan A11BR,1BA$4.74
Purl ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$4.69

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Ranked #63

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

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2.5
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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 326 Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $6,651. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Valley East ranging from $1,845 to $8,500.

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 $1,845 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,219.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.