Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Valley East

$3,590/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Valley East is $3,590 per month as of June 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,640 more per month.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Valley East

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

Rent trends in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Mission Valley East have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,811, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Valley East run $5,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,530.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

3%

20%

1 bedroom

$2,495

18%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,275

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,513

5%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,513

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

27%

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$3,590
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,147
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA is 67% higher than the median rent in Corridor, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

2020 Camino De La Reina #307 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

$2,800

Price drop

Condo for rent

2238 River Run Dr #240 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego

Updated 2Bdm 2Ba Condo in the Creekwood at River Run Community

2238 River Run Dr #240, San Diego, CA 92108

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Condo for rent

510 Camino De La Reina #104 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Mission Valley East house for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050

House for rent

2232 River Run Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego

2236 River Run Drive #226 - 1

2232 River Run Dr #1, San Diego, CA 92108

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

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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 $3,590 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Valley East?

Average rent prices in Mission Valley East have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

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

Rent in Mission Valley East is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,640 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 $144,000/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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