Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $766 (66 Rentals)

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property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way

$1,250

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$1,250
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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Las Palmas Apartments
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$1,895 - $2,645
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$1,895 - $2,645
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Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 5732 Michael St

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5732 Michael St

San DiegoCA92105
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

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

Trojan Apartments

5005 Trojan AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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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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property at 4522 52nd St

$1,650

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$1,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4522 52nd St

San DiegoCA92115

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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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BC Chamoune
1 Bedroom Apartments

BC Chamoune

4065-4071 Chamoune AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

5069 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Pacific Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Pines

4366 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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1 Bedroom Apartments

FRH

4029 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105

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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 Chamoune Senior Apartments priced from $1,325. University Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
4060 Euclid North Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,750
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio,1BA$1,753
FRH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
3845 47th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
4690 Wightman St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
4447 49th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850

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

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $2.36 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Mid-City San Diego apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 4541 Contour Blvd. starting at $2,525 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the College West 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 23BR,3BA$2.36
4541 Contour Blvd.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.53
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.51
49th Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive4767 Soria Dr2BR,1BA$2.40
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio ,1BA$2.61
4690 Wightman St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
FRH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74
3845 47th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.55

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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 $1,975 at Auburn 2019 - Offboarding TBD.

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 Campus Village Apartments and starts from $2,795.

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