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Average rent in Spring Valley, CA

$2,510/mo Spring Valley, CA average rental price, April 2025

The average monthly rent of apartments in Spring Valley, CA is $2,510.

Spring Valley, CA apartment rent ranges

About 36% of apartment rents in Spring Valley, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 12% of apartments. Around 37% of Spring Valley’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 15% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,736, the average rent in Spring Valley, CA is $2,510.

Getting around in Spring Valley, CA

2 /100

Car-Dependent

5 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 5

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Spring Valley, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Spring Valley, CA were last updated on 22 May 2025.

What are the best apartments in Spring Valley, CA?

The best apartments in Spring Valley, CA are: Lakeview 88, Spring Villas, Jamacha Glen Apartments, The Sophia at Mount Helix and Sweetwater Apartments.

What is the average rent in Spring Valley, CA?

The average rent in Spring Valley, CA is $2,460.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Spring Valley, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Spring Valley, CA is between $1,767 and $3,684.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Spring Valley, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Spring Valley, CA is between $1,551 and $4,264.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Spring Valley, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Spring Valley, CA is between $1,551 and $3,913.

What type of rental buildings are in Spring Valley, CA?

In Spring Valley 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 6% of Spring Valley’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 52% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 31% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Spring Valley, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Spring Valley are about 37 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Spring Valley, CA?

Studio apartments in Spring Valley are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 20% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 73% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Living in Spring Valley, CA

Only 13 square miles wide, Spring Valley is a small town in San Diego County with rolling hills and valley views. It’s 12 miles east of San Diego, three miles south of La Mesa, six miles south of El Cajon, and 20 minutes north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Renters will find the local economy in Spring Valley is supported by a rising number of office and administrative support positions; sales careers; and managerial roles. Meanwhile, renters with families send their children to La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools. Spring Valley has an average temperature of 89°F in the summer and 68°F in the winter.

Renting in Spring Valley, CA

Surrounded by parks and nature preserves on all sides, renting in Spring Valley provides a small-town feel, while maintaining close proximity to big-city amenities. Spring Valley has a long history of volunteer work to make communities as clean and family-oriented as possible. Business professionals who commute and have small families can often be found renting in Spring Valley. There are also some rentals within retirement communities, as well (often larger houses for rent with sizeable yards). Compared to San Diego, the houses and apartments for rent in Spring Valley are less expensive. Additionally, most rentals were built in the 1980s. In general, renting in Spring Valley gets more expensive the closer the rentals get to San Diego.

Shopping in Spring Valley, CA

Most renters do their major shopping in places outside of Spring Valley. For instance, the most popular shopping mall is Fashion Valley in San Diego, which is 15 miles west. Otherwise, renters sometimes choose a closer shopping center called Parkway Plaza in neighboring El Cajon (seven miles northeast). Both are accessible via Interstate 8. Chain stores in Spring Valley include Target, Dollar Tree, CVS and Ross. Renters also have a variety of grocery stores to choose from, such as Albertsons; Rolando’s Market; G&M Market; and Valley Farm Market. Popular restaurants to visit while renting in Spring Valley include Ranas; Pho and Grill International; Cali Comfort BBQ; and Zad Mediterranean Cuisine.

Transportation in Spring Valley, CA

Because there is no public transportation, renting in Spring Valley requires a car. That said, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System does provide two bus routes that stop near Spring Valley: Route 855 runs southeast from La Mesa to Rancho San Diego. The nearest bus stop for renters taking Route 855 is the Spring Street Station in La Mesa (five minutes from Spring Valley). Alternatively, Route 856 travels east and west from San Diego University to Cuyamaca College. In that case, renters will find the nearest bus stop in Grove Transit Center in San Diego (five miles west of Spring Valley). Finally, to reach San Diego by tram, renters first walk to the bus stop on Sweetwater Road & Troy Street and take Route 856 to Broadway & Main Street. Then, at Lemon Grove Depot, take the tram on the Orange line into San Diego. Renters can reach San Diego by tram in a little more than an hour.

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1 BED	$2,389+
2 BEDS	$3,099+
3 BEDS	$3,699+

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2 BEDS	$709+
3 BEDS	$667+

1 BED	$2,395+
2 BEDS	$2,695+

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2 BEDS	$2,572+

1 BED	$2,309+
2 BEDS	$2,602+
3 BEDS	$3,495+

1 BED	$1,995+
2 BEDS	$2,551+
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STUDIO	$1,495
1 BED	$1,625

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