Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Valley East

$3,125/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Valley East is $3,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,225 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Valley East

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission Valley East rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Mission Valley East have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Mission Valley East vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Valley East is $2,553, whereas a house costs $3,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Valley East run $2,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,081.

Listings

Studio

$1,810

3%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,291

23%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,000

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,600

No Change

18%

4 bedroom

$3,995

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Studio

Average rent

$1,810

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,291

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Mission Valley East and Corridor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mission Valley East

Median rent price$3,125
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,918
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA is 63% higher than the median rent in Corridor, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

580 Camino De La Reina - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2050 Camino De La Reina #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East apartment for rent in San Diego

2050 Camino De La Reina #101, San Diego, CA 92108

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2186 Gill Village Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2020 Camino De La Reina #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East townhouse for rent in San Diego

2020 Camino De La Reina - 204

2020 Camino De La Reina #204, San Diego, CA 92108

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Valley East rental market.

How much is rent in Mission Valley East?

The average rent in Mission Valley East is $3,125 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Valley East?

Average rent prices in Mission Valley East have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Mission Valley East rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission Valley East is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,225 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Valley East?

To comfortably afford rent in Mission Valley East, you'd need to earn approximately $125,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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