Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (66 Rentals)

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$1,495 - $1,995

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4775 54th St

San DiegoCA92115

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Parkview Terrace
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$1,875 - $2,495
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$1,875 - $2,495
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Parkview Terrace

4103-4125 54th PlSan Diego, CA 92105
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Las Palmas Apartments
$1,895 - $2,745
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16

Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Winona Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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The Palms
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The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Pacific Pines
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Pacific Pines

4366 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4369 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4369 51st St

4369 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Mid-City San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid-City San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-City San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meade Avenue Apartments priced from $1,295. University Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,610
4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue1X11BR,1BA$1,695
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio,1BA$1,737
The Dalton Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,750
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$2,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City San Diego, CA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $2.90 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Mid-City San Diego apartment is the 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 7 starting at $2,450 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-City San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.90
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.51
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit B4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
PR Talmadge Apartments2x1 Talmadge Point Upgrade2BR,1BA$2.83
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit Unit 34068 Oakcrest Dr1BR,1BA$2.41
Colina Park North ApartmentsTstd 60%BoStudio ,1BA$2.81
4065 - 4071 Chamoune Avenue1X11BR,1BA$2.83
The Dalton Apartments1/11BR,1BA$3.04
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.64
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.79

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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 $1,295 at Meade Avenue 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 $2,145 at Pacific Cove.

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