Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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$1,595 - $1,795Studio Apartments Available Now

Love Where You Live

1616 Guy StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

836 W Pennsylvania Ave

836 W Pennsylvania AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 Bedroom Apartments

2837 India St

2837 India StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Mission Hills Six

1026-1042 1/2 W Spruce StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Reynard Way Apartments

2689 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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1015-1021 W Palm St

1015-1021 W Palm StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2905 India St

2905 India StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1682-1696 Puterbaugh St

1682-1696 Puterbaugh StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2 Bedroom Apartments

El Rosal Condos

3963 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 Bedroom Apartments

1620 Winder St

1620 Winder StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Union St

3145 Union StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3351-3355 India St

3351-3355 India StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View 4plex

3225-3229 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 Bedroom Apartments

1329 W Spruce St

1329 W Spruce StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1561-1563 Linwood St

1561-1563 Linwood StSan Diego, CA 92103

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West Palms Apartments

1002-1004 W Palm StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2 Bedroom Apartments

2831-2837 Columbia St

2831-2837 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2752-2756 State St

2752-2756 State StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3620-3634 Keating St

3620-3634 Keating StSan Diego, CA 92110

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Horton Villas

3020 Horton AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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Casa Reynard

2850 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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Guy Canyon Cabins

1633-1643 Guy StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Casa Zarita

3280-3282 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1826-1830 Guy St

1826-1830 Guy StSan Diego, CA 92110

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2 Bedroom Apartments

2801-2807 Columbia St

2801-2807 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3320-3322 Reynard Way

3320-3322 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3360-3374 Reynard Way

3360-3374 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3630-3646 Eagle St

3630-3646 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2920-2930 Columbia St

2920-2930 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92103

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3206-3216 Reynard Way

3206-3216 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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1 Bedroom Apartments

3934-3936 Goldfinch St

3934-3936 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2 Bedroom Apartments

3176-3182 Reynard Way

3176-3182 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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3940 Dove St

3940 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2921 India St

2921 India StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3829 Eagle St

3829 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1 Bedroom Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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Aspen Park Apartments

3505 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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Sasan Apartments

901 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Union Street Apartments

2810 Union StSan Diego, CA 92103

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3778 Keating St

3778 Keating StSan Diego, CA 92110

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3101-3115 Reynard Way

3101-3115 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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3958-3964 Dove St

3958-3964 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103

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2822 Reynard Way

2822 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3737 Keating St

3737 Keating StSan Diego, CA 92110

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Midtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Apartments for rent in Midtown San Diego, CA

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown San Diego?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Midtown San Diego Studio Apartments	$1,981	$1,493	$2,690
Midtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,799	$2,142	$3,600
Midtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments	$4,118	$2,595	$5,250
Midtown San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments	$8,598	$5,000	$10,000+

Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood

There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

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Cheapest Available Midtown San Diego Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Love Where You Live priced from $1,795. Aspen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Midtown San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
Love Where You Live	Alcove Studio 1	Studio,1BA	$1,795
Aspen Park Apartments	1 Bedroom / 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$1,895
University Crest Apartments \| Hillcrest/Mission Hills – Modern Living	1BD/1BA	1BR,1BA	$2,142
Rainford Apartments	S3	Studio,1BA	$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Diego, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Diego area is the $3.06 price per square foot 1BD/1BA Model at University Crest Apartments | Hillcrest/Mission Hills – Modern Living in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,142. The second greatest value Midtown San Diego apartment is the A1 Model at Rainford Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $5.49 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
University Crest Apartments \| Hillcrest/Mission Hills – Modern Living	1BD/1BA	1BR,1BA	$3.06
Rainford Apartments	A1	1BR,1BA	$5.49
Aspen Park Apartments	1 Bedroom / 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$4.17
Love Where You Live	Alcove Studio 1	Studio ,1BA	$4.92

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown San Diego is at Rainford Apartments listed at $1,493.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown San Diego Apartment is $1,895 at Aspen Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown San Diego is starting from $3,549 at Rainford Apartments.

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