
Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (266 Rentals)
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Higher End Luxurious Apartments in San Diego.


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Navajo Bluffs

The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*

Balboa Plaza

Mira Monte

Arbor Crest on Fourth

CentrePointe

Summit Park Village

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Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!
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The Casas

The Village

13th & Market

The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS

Mesa Village Apartments

Veranda La Jolla

Ridgewood Village

Town Park Villas

Artisan

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Greenfield Village
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Legacy

Winslow

eaves Rancho Penasquitos

Deerwood

River Run Village

Griffis Mission Valley

Griffis East Village

Instrata Little Italy

Loma Palisades

Mesa Vista Apartment Homes
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Carmel Terrace

Wintergreen

The Villas at Camino Bernardo

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The Missions at Rio Vista

Olympus Corsair

Loft2015 Apartments

La Jolla Paseo

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IMT Sorrento Valley

Strata

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Regents Court
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Montierra

Valentia

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The Landing at Ocean View Hills

Torrey Gardens Apartments

Avia La Jolla

Del Mar Ridge

Arrive Mission Valley

4625 Glacier Ave

Mission Beach Apartment Homes

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6161 Fairmount Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID20
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,353 | $850 | $8,678 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,776 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,823 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,507 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,039 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Diego is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Diego is $3,448.
What is the largest Short-term San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 14,100 square feet unit starting from $11,565 at 660 Sunnyside Ave.
What is the average size for San Diego Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in San Diego is currently at 884 sq ft.
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