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The Missions at Rio Vista

$2,392 – $3,895/mo

  • Studio–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 1–1,324 sq ft
  • 28 units available
  • Pet friendly
2242 Gill Village Way, San Diego, CA, 92108

As of October 14, 2026, The Missions at Rio Vista in San Diego, CA has 28 apartments for rent from $2,392 to $3,895/mo. Studios start at $3,622, one-bedrooms at $2,392, two-bedrooms at $2,932, and three-bedrooms at $3,770. The average asking rent has risen 3% since March 25, 2026, from $3,017 to $3,106.


Floor plans

The Missions at Rio Vista has 28 units available across 6 floor plans: a studio layout (1 sq ft), 2 one-bedroom layouts (706–730 sq ft), 2 two-bedroom layouts (1,082–1,249 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,324 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

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Studio • 1 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,622/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2115$3,6221Apr 24

A 706 SF San Diego

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 706 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,392/mo

9 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2708$2,592706Jun 11
2607$2,592706Jun 15
2414$2,592706Sep 3
2703$2,652706Sep 9
2507$2,592706Sep 23
2513$2,592706Sep 25
2003$2,652706Sep 25
2713$2,592706Sep 28
1114$2,392706Nov 12

B 730 SF San Miguel

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 730 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,664/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1603$2,664730Oct 24

C 1,082 SF San Gabriel

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,082 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,932/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2210$3,4321,082Sep 1
616$2,9871,082Sep 17
1616$3,3621,082Sep 30
2305$2,9321,082Oct 10
905$2,9521,082Nov 25

D 1,249 SF San Luis

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,249 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,362/mo

10 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2709$3,6021,249Nov 24
1606$3,5021,249Jun 30
2501$3,3621,249Sep 8
1901$3,6871,249Sep 9
2112$3,4721,249Sep 16
1815$3,5221,249Sep 24
2706$3,5271,249Oct 9
1809$3,5271,249Oct 13
1306$3,5271,249Oct 16
2315$3,4721,249Oct 23

E 1,324 SF San Marcos

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,324 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,770/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2411$3,7701,324Jul 29
2916$3,8951,324Sep 1

See all 114 units listed at The Missions at Rio Vista, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Missions at Rio Vista, a studio starts at about $4,567 a month all-in: $3,622 rent, $667 in listed fees, and an estimated $278 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $3,354, a two-bedroom at about $3,977, and a three-bedroom at about $4,925.

All-in from$4,567/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Missions at Rio Vista takes about $130,392 a year for a studio, $86,112 for a one-bedroom, $105,552 for a two-bedroom, and $135,720 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $4,567 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $238,000 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$4,567/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$238,000/yr

Income to qualify

$130,392/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Missions at Rio Vista has ranged from $2,857 to $3,546. The current average is $3,106, up $90 (3%) from $3,017 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (162 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At The Missions at Rio Vista, the security deposit is $500. The listing shows $667.25 a month in fees (parking garage $250, parking tandem $200, parking $150, and 3 more) and $1,605 due at signing (holding deposit $500, pet deposit $500, security deposit $500, and 4 more).

  • Rent

    $2,392 – $3,895/mo
  • Security deposit

    $500
  • Earliest move-in

    Apr 24

Monthly fees

Damage Waiver Program

$12/mo

Parking

$150/mo

Parking - Garage

$250/mo

Parking - Tandem

$200/mo

Pet Rent

$50/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$5.25/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$35

Holding Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Parking - Vehicle Registration

$25/yr

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Pet Management - Third Party

$30

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Utility - Final Bill Fee

$15

Amenities

The Missions at Rio Vista is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 16 amenities, including fitness center, lagoon-style pool & lap pool, and patio/balcony.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Bbq/Picnic Area

  • Business Center

  • Clubhouse

  • Courtesy Patrol

  • Dishwasher

  • Fitness Center

  • Lagoon-Style Pool & Lap Pool

  • On-Site Management

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Smoke Free

  • Spa/Hot Tub

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    4 photos
  • Work space
    2 photos

Location

2242 Gill Village Way, San Diego, CA, 92108


Resident reviews

The Missions at Rio Vista has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.8) and location (4.4) highest and building quality (1.5) lowest.

3.7 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Maintenance4.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.8
Location4.4
Building Quality1.5
Overall100 reviews

The Missions at Rio Vista offers a well-maintained property with strong maintenance responsiveness and convenient location in Mission Valley, though residents report significant concerns about security, cleanliness of common areas, and management communication. While amenities like pools, gym, and in-unit washer/dryer are well-regarded, persistent issues with homeless access, package theft, and inconsistent upkeep of shared spaces detract from the overall experience. Rental costs are viewed as high relative to the service and condition challenges residents encounter.

Management and leasing staff receive consistent praise for professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness, with many residents highlighting smooth move-in processes and timely maintenance responses. However, a significant minority of residents report serious concerns including unresponsive office communication, inconsistent policy application, deposit disputes, and unresolved maintenance requests. Security and property maintenance issues—including package theft, homeless encampments, and cleanliness problems—are cited as ongoing concerns that management has not adequately addressed.

Maintenance requests are typically resolved quickly and professionally, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day response times and thorough completion of repairs. The maintenance team is consistently described as friendly, skilled, and proactive in addressing work orders for appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and general repairs. However, one resident reported significant delays in addressing a washing machine repair, with a four-day wait and inconsistent follow-up communication.

The property offers well-maintained amenities including pools, hot tubs, gym, and community spaces that residents appreciate. However, significant concerns persist regarding security, package theft, common-area cleanliness, parking lot maintenance, and office communication consistency. Maintenance response times are generally positive, but management accountability for property-wide issues remains a recurring complaint.

The property offers a convenient location with most amenities and services within walking distance, including a gym, pools, and community facilities. Assigned parking and in-unit laundry are available. The quiet, well-maintained grounds with mature landscaping appeal to residents seeking a peaceful environment. One review raised concerns about area safety and property maintenance issues, though this represents a minority perspective among the selected reviews.

Residents report significant concerns with building maintenance, cleanliness, and security across common areas. Recurring issues include overflowing dumpsters, pest activity (rodents and insects), non-resident access to the property, and broken parcel lockers. Shared amenities such as pools and parking areas show signs of neglect, and residents indicate that maintenance requests and safety concerns receive limited response from management.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The Missions at Rio Vista is somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Somewhat walkable
Grade D+
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Missions at Rio Vista was good on 44 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 81°F in October, the warmest month, and lows averaged 51°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

44 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 60

Temperature

81° / 51°

average October high / December low

: 75° high, 55° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January68°F51°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February69°F52°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March75°F57°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April70°F56°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May68°F59°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June71°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July77°F66°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August80°F69°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September80°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October81°F61°F70 (moderate)0 of 31
November68°F54°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December67°F51°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Missions at Rio Vista is a 464-unit building in San Diego, CA.

Welcome home to The Missions at Rio Vista in sunny San Diego, California. You will find our beautiful community centrally located just minutes away from the major freeways, and walking distance to shopping centers, movie theaters, and restaurants. We are an easy commute to major universities such as: SDSU, USD, AI and UCSD. Whether it is going Downtown, relaxing at one of the sunny beaches in San Diego, taking a trolley ride to Old Town or strolling along the San Diego River, you will always be close to home! Contact us today to find your next perfect home!

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    464

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Missions at Rio Vista is Nipaquay Elementary, a public elementary school 0.3 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Nipaquay Elementary

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.3 mi

Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.5 mi

Warren-Walker Middle School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.5 mi

Children's Growing Center

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.5 mi

Cook Education Center

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

Urban Skills Center

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.6 mi

Cook Education Center

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.6 mi

Cook Education Center - Tiee

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.6 mi

San Diego Adult

Public · High
PublicHigh0.7 mi

Children's Workshop School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle2.3 mi

Contact & management

The Missions at Rio Vista is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 619-220-8300.


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