Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-City San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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4364 50th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4364 50th St

4364 50th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Winona Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Bandar Salaam
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4568 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4382 53rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Mid-City San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid-City San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-City San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Colina Park North Apartments priced from $1,526. Union Grantville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Mid-City San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio,1BA$1,526
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,595
Towle Ct0/1Studio,1BA$1,599
4060 Euclid Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,649
PR Talmadge Apartments1x1 Pelican Point Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-City San Diego, CA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-City San Diego area is the $2.75 price per square foot Plan C4 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $4,620. The second greatest value Mid-City San Diego apartment is the 2/2.5 Model at 4535-4537 52nd St. starting at $2,999 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-City San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ParkerPlan C43BR,2.5BA$2.75
4535-4537 52nd St.2/2.52BR,2.5BA$2.46
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.65
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.85
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
4857 College Ave, Unit 204857 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit CONDO5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio ,1BA$2.27
4060 Euclid Ave1/11BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid-City San Diego, San Diego, CA

Ranked #95

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-City San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid-City San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid-City San Diego is at Colina Park North Apartments listed at $1,526.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment is $1,649 at 4060 Euclid Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid-City San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid-City San Diego is starting from $1,595 at Union Grantville.

What is the most affordable Mid-City San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mid-City San Diego Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Parker and starts from $3,835.

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