
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,100 (103 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $2,572 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,566 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,788 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,376 | $3,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $1,945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Redwood Terrace which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $3,809.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 205 regular apartments in Midtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $2,395 which is $1,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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