
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (460 Rentals)


Parkview Terrace

Pacific Cove

4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue

University Gardens

Meade Avenue Apartments

Total Monthly Price
4510 48th St, Unit 1BR, Unit 1BR

4770 55th St, Unit 4770 GROUND, Unit 4770 GROUND

4218 46th St, Unit 6

3591-9593 45th St
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4731 Polk Ave

4843 Collwood Blvd

4275 Chamoune Ave

4775 54th St

4320 48th St

4465 48th St

4544 El Cerrito Dr

4129 Highland Ave

4933 Auburn Dr

5252 Orange Ave
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4064 Oakcrest Dr

Parkridge Village Apartments

4455-4459 Dawson Ave

Park Collwood

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4044 45th St
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4510 55th St

4871-4883 Trojan Ave

4268 Winona Ave

4424 Altadena Ave

4110 45th St

4425-4427 Dayton St

4661 Meade Ave

4262 Estrella Ave

4059 Menlo Ave

4515-4521 56th St
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Adelaide Gardens

4118-4124 48th St

4019-4025 Winona Ave

4345 46th St

4373 50th St

Highland Apartments Ii

5350-5358 Rex Ave

4330-4336 Estrella Ave

3821 45th St

4087 46th St
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Mid-City San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid-City San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-City San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,791 | $1,540 | $2,195 |
Mid-City San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $850 | $2,225 |
| Mid-City San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $1,975 | $2,900 |
| Mid-City San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $2,750 | $3,000 |
| Mid-City San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 460 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Largest Available Mid-City San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Mid-City San Diego area of San Diego, CA is found at Colina Park North Apartments and is listed at 810 square feet priced from $1,887. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colina Park North Apartments | 1br60% | 810 Sq Ft | $1,887 |
| Lantana Hills Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garage | 650 Sq Ft | $2,065 |
| 4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue | 1X1 | 600 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| The Dalton Apartments | 1/1 | 575 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| University Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 550 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| Parkview Terrace | 1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom | 535 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Meade Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 464 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
Cheapest Available Mid-City San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Mid-City San Diego of San Diego, CA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,450 at University Gardens. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mid-City San Diego is currently $1,849. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| University Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,450 |
| Meade Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,495 |
| The Dalton Apartments | 1/1 | $1,750 |
| Colina Park North Apartments | 1br60% | $1,887 |
| Parkview Terrace | 1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom | $1,895 |
| 4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue | 1X1 | $1,995 |
| Lantana Hills Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garage | $2,065 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mid-City San Diego is $1,849.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mid-City San Diego is a 810 square feet unit starting from $1,887 at Colina Park North Apartments.
What is the average size for Mid-City San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Mid-City San Diego is currently 605 sq ft.
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