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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Valley East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Valley East Studio Apartments | $2,637 | $2,095 | $3,470 |
Mission Valley East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $2,225 | $4,770 |
Mission Valley East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $3,018 | $5,582 |
Mission Valley East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,183 | $3,963 | $6,640 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2911 Adams | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
River Run Village | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,412 |
The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,421 |
Rivair Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,530 |
Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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IMT Mission Valley | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
Circa 37 | BL | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
Del Rio Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
West Park | PLAN A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Metro Mission Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
The Missions at Rio Vista | A 706 SF San Diego | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
The Promenade Rio Vista Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Rivair Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.64 |
Purl Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
River Run Village | Plan 1 | 1BR,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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