Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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4658-4666 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4833 Kansas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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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 $2,095. River Run Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,412. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2911 AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$2,412
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$2,421
Rivair Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$2,530
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley East, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley East area is the $2.98 price per square foot B1 Model at IMT Mission Valley in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Mission Valley East apartment is the BL Model at Circa 37 starting at $3,674 with a $3.96 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$2.98
Circa 37BL1BR,1BA$3.96
Del Rio Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.57
West ParkPLAN A21BR,1BA$4.07
Metro Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.68
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.70
The Promenade Rio Vista ApartmentsResidence 11BR,1BA$3.71
Rivair Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$4.64
Purl ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$4.57
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.01

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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 $2,095.

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 $2,225 at 2911 Adams.

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 $3,074 at The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments.

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 The Missions at Rio Vista and starts from $4,355.

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