Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $850 (49 Rentals)

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property at 5732 Michael St

$2,000

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5732 Michael St

San DiegoCA92105
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Cascade Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Winona Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Bandar Salaam
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4568 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4382 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 4522 52nd St

$1,650

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$1,650

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4522 52nd St

San DiegoCA92115
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BC Chamoune
1 Bedroom Apartments

BC Chamoune

4065-4071 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Pacific Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Pines

4366 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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FRH
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FRH

4029 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3845 47th St.
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3845 47th St.

3845 47th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4690 Wightman St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

4690 Wightman St.

4690 Wightman StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4447 49th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

4447 49th Street

4447 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4369 51st St
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4369 51st St

4369 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4334 49th
1 Bedroom Apartments

4334 49th

4334 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 5252 Orange Ave

$2,000 - $2,395

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5252 Orange Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Mid-City San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-City San Diego Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment is $1,325 at Chamoune Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid-City San Diego is starting from $1,325 at Chamoune Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mid-City San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mid-City San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chamoune Senior Apartments and starts from $1,325.

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