Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (39 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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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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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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4064 Oakcrest Dr

San DiegoCA92105
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5020 Wightman St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5020 Wightman St

5020 Wightman StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4723 Polk Ave
Studio Apartments

4723 Polk Ave

4723 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4162 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4162 51st St

4162 51st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4477 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4477 48th St

4477 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4209-4223 Winona Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4209-4223 Winona Ave

4209-4223 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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4330 53rd Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4330 53rd Apartments

4330 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 Meade Avenue Apartments priced from $1,295. Chamoune Senior Apartments 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
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Talmadge Pacific Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
The Dalton Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,750
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,929
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$1,999
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$2,065
4162 51st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,075

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

As of June 24, 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 3854 46th St Model at 3854 46th St, Unit apt 7 starting at $2,425 with a $2.49 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 23BR,3BA$2.36
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.49
4473 Menlo Ave4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
4293 51st St, Unit Unit 44293 51st St2BR,1.5BA$2.58
5020 Wightman St2/12BR,1BA$2.35
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.09
4162 51st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.88
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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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 $1,295 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 $1,999 at 5020 Wightman St.

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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