
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown San Diego area of San Diego.


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1015-1021 W Palm St

2905 India St

1682-1696 Puterbaugh St
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715-717 Torrance St

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1620 Winder St

3145 Union St

3351-3355 India St

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1561-1563 Linwood St
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3620-3634 Keating St

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1826-1830 Guy St

2801-2807 Columbia St

3320-3322 Reynard Way

3360-3374 Reynard Way

3630-3646 Eagle St

2920-2930 Columbia St

3206-3216 Reynard Way

3934-3936 Goldfinch St
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3940 Dove St

2921 India St

3145 Reynard Way

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Sasan Apartments

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3778 Keating St
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3101-3115 Reynard Way

3958-3964 Dove St

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3737 Keating St
Midtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 | $2,055 | $1,595 | $2,690 |
| Midtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,995 | $3,495 |
| Midtown San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $3,295 | $4,676 |
| Midtown San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,283 | $5,600 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 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 Overlook Point Apartments priced from $1,595. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Point Apartments | Studio (Upgraded Flooring) | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| University Crest Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,142 |
| Rainford Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Diego, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Diego area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Model at University Crest Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Midtown San Diego apartment is the A2.1 Model at Rainford Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $7.10 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 | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Rainford Apartments | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $7.10 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Overlook Point Apartments | Alcove Studio 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
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 Overlook Point Apartments listed at $1,595.
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 $3,295 at University Crest Apartments.
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