
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (9 Rentals)
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5442 Gilbert Dr

4619 Contour Blvd

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid-City San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mid-City San Diego Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $1,295 | $2,195 |
Mid-City San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $850 | $3,000 |
Mid-City San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $2,025 | $3,650 |
Mid-City San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,895 | $3,850 |
Mid-City San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 9 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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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 Studio unit found at Colina Park North Apartments priced from $1,526. Pacific Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
Pacific Pines | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City San Diego, CA
As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Talmadge Pacific Apartments in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Mid-City San Diego apartment is the Spacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo... Model at Campus Village Apartments starting at $2,925 with a $3.08 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Talmadge Pacific Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Campus Village Apartments | Spacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo... | 3BR,2BA | $3.08 |
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
PR Talmadge Apartments | 2x1 Pelican Point Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Las Palmas Apartments | 2x1a-R | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
4225 Estrella Ave, Unit 4 | 4225 Estrella Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garage | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Colina Park North Apartments | stud 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
Pacific Pines | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Pacific Cove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-City San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid-City San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid-City San Diego is at Colina Park North Apartments listed at $1,526.
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 $1,731 at Colina Park North 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 $1,935 at Colina Park North Apartments.
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