Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Valley East

$3,195/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Valley East is $3,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,255 more per month.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Valley East

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission Valley East rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,647, whereas a house costs $4,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Valley East run $3,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,030.

Listings

Studio

$1,830

9%

12%

1 bedroom

$2,295

32%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,030

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,369

7%

15%

4 bedroom

$5,000

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Studio

Average rent

$1,830

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,030

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,369

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

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$3,195
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA is 56% higher than the median rent in Corridor, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA

2202 River Run Dr #43 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,540

$3,020

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5875 Friars Road - 4301Apt 4301 #4301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego

Friars Road# 4301 5875 - 4301

5875 Friars Road - 4301Apt 4301 #4301, San Diego, CA 92108

3 beds

2 baths

$3,995

Condo for rent

Available Sep 15

2656 Escala Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Valley East townhouse for rent in San Diego

House for rent

2785 Matera Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Mission Valley East townhouse for rent in San Diego

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,349

House for rent

Available Jul 29

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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 $3,195 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Valley East?

Average rent prices in Mission Valley East have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

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

Rent in Mission Valley East is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,255 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 $128,000/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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