
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (93 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown area of San Diego.


Barcelona

Redwood Terrace

Overlook Point

Hilltop Terrace

Canyon Breeze

623 W Kalmia St

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Thorn Collection

2802-2820 Sixth Ave

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3637 State St

Arbor Crest on Fourth

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Hillcrest Place

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The Warwick

3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

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Rowyn

Montecito Point

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MoDE

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Villa Pacifica
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2913 Union St, Unit 2913 1/2

2687 Reynard Way

Antone Apartments

Villa Capri

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2330 1st Ave, Unit Bankers Hill Condo With Downtown Views

Il Palazzo Apartments

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Treehouse

AVA Balboa Park

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2169 Brant St, Unit 2167 Brant st
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Hillcrest Summit

Strauss on Fifth

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312 Brookes Ave

2446 India St

312 Brookes Ave, Unit B1

811 W Nutmeg St

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Denizen

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AV8 Little Italy

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525 Olive

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3970 Goldfinch St

630 W Washington St

4077 Goldfinch St

Las Casitas Apartments

4030 Front St

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Hawthorne Studio Apartments

2241 4th Ave

St. Paul's Manor

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Midtown, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $2,593 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,585 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,925 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,715 | $3,695 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,108 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Terrace priced from $1,595. 2241 4th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 2241 4th Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 2357 State St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Thorn Collection | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,856 |
| City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Secoya Apartments | Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Palms Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| 3831-3835 Third Avenue | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Rainford Apartments | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive starting at $3,200 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| Fifth & Olive | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| Hillcrest Summit | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 1820 Titus St, Unit 1820 Titus Duplex | 1820 Titus St | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 4093 1st Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| 2330 1st Ave, Unit Bankers Hill Condo With Downtown Views | 2330 1st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Sleepy Hollow Apartments | 4225 Building - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 2140-2144 1st Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| University Crest Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown is at 2241 4th Ave listed at $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment is $1,595 at Redwood Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is starting from $2,595 at Sleepy Hollow Apartments.
What is the most affordable Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Imperial Tower Apartments and starts from $6,000.
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