Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midway District San Diego, CA from $796 (69 Rentals)

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Gables Point Loma
$2,278 - $5,710

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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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$2,295

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3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207

3972 Jackdaw St
San DiegoCA92103
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,777 - $7,539

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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$2,785 - $9,462

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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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Kettner Crossing Phase 1
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Kettner Crossing Phase 1

1590 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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3970 Goldfinch St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3970 Goldfinch St

3970 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103

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3630-3646 Eagle St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3630-3646 Eagle St

3630-3646 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Celeste
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Celeste

2901 Nimitz BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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Harbor Villa Apartments
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Harbor Villa Apartments

2810 Keats StSan Diego, CA 92106
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4077 Goldfinch St
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4077 Goldfinch St

4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Mission Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mission Apartments

1825 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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3145 Reynard Way
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3145 Reynard Way

3145 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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2357 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2357 State St

2357 State StSan Diego, CA 92101

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4074 Ingalls Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4074 Ingalls Street

4074 Ingalls StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Old Town Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Chatsworth Blvd
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Chatsworth Blvd

2312 Chatsworth BlvdSan Diego, CA 92106
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Montecito
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito

4141-4147 Ingalls StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sasan Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sasan Apartments

901 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103

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Midway District, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midway District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midway District area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Celeste priced from $1,386. The Presidio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here are the most affordable Midway District apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CelesteA71BR, 1BA$1,386
The Presidio ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,608
Chatsworth Blvd0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,900
2519 Columbia Street0/1Studio, 1BA$1,985
Rainford ApartmentsS1.2Studio, 1BA$1,995
Highlander Manor Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$2,150
Gables Point LomaE1BR, 1BA$2,278
India and Kettner Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2,295
Old Town (Casa de Pueblo)1BR/1.5BA1BR, 1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midway District, CA

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midway District area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at South Mission Hills Apartment in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Midway District apartment is the The Lark Model at Mission Hills Commons in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting at $3,650 with a $3.09 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midway District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Mission Hills Apartment2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$2.29
Mission Hills CommonsThe Lark2BR, 2BA$3.09
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR, 1.5BA$3.12
Loft2015 ApartmentsAllure- Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$3.42
Il Palazzo ApartmentsB32BR, 2BA$3.58
India and Kettner Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$3.06
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.50
Old Town (Casa de Pueblo)1BR/1.5BA1BR, 1.5BA$3.36
Highlander Manor Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$3.31
3506 Columbia St, Unit B3506 Columbia StStudio, 1BA$3.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Diego. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midway District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midway District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midway District is under $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midway District?

The cheapest apartment in Midway District is Celeste which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Midway District costs $2,908.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midway District?

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 32 regular apartments in Midway District 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 Midway District?

Cheap apartments in Midway District have an average cost of $877 which is $2,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midway District.

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