Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (10 Rentals)

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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 4045 47th Street priced from $1,599. Union Grantville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4045 47th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,599
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,650
Pacific CoveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

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

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $2.76 price per square foot Plan C4 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $4,630. 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 C43BR,2.5BA$2.76
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.57
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
5073 Sterling Ct5073 Sterling Ct3BR,1BA$2.67
Las Palmas Apartments2x1bR2BR,1BA$2.98
4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit 34068 Oakcrest Dr1BR,1BA$2.28
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
5831 Adelaide Ave5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
4577 50th St, Unit A4577 50th St1BR,1BA$2.61
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid-City San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid-City San Diego?

There are currently 909 Apartments for Rent in Mid-City San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,680. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid-City San Diego ranging from $1,500 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid-City San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid-City San Diego ranges from $1,500 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,301.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid-City San Diego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid-City San Diego range from $2,400 to $4,680, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,195 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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