Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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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 Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,605. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio,1BA$1,526
Pacific CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,605
Talmadge Pacific Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
4960-4970 Auburn Drive2/12BR,1BA$1,899
The Plaza ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,005

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

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Talmadge Pacific Apartments in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,495. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Talmadge Pacific Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
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
5831 Adelaide Ave5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
4435 College Ave, Unit 44414435 College Ave2BR,1BA$3.62
Colina Park North Apartmentsstud 60%Studio ,1BA$2.27
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
The Plaza ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$4.18
Pacific CoveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.22
4431 College Ave, Unit 44314431 College Ave1BR,1BA$4.99

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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 885 Apartments for Rent in Mid-City San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $4,000. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid-City San Diego ranging from $1,200 to $5,900.

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 $1,200 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,050.

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 $3,850 to $3,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,850.

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