Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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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 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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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 University Gardens priced from $1,450. Colina Park North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,526. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio,1BA$1,526
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,650
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,795
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

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

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $3.33 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at The Parker in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Mid-City San Diego apartment is the 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" starting at $2,830 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Rolando 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.
The ParkerPlan B12BR,2BA$3.33
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.57
Campus Village ApartmentsSpacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo...3BR,2BA$3.08
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
5831 Adelaide Ave5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio ,1BA$2.27
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
4577 50th St, Unit A4577 50th St1BR,1BA$2.76
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.64

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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

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 $1,450 at University Gardens.

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 $1,650 at Union Grantville.

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 $2,925.

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