
Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (277 Rentals)
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The Casas

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Greenfield Village

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The Missions at Rio Vista

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Ridgewood Village

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Wintergreen

The Villas at Camino Bernardo

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Legacy

River Run Village

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Deerwood

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Valentia

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Regents Court

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Del Mar Ridge

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IMT Mission Valley

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5080 Camino Del Arroyo, Unit SI FL2-ID14

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445 Island Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1596266P
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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 | $2,371 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $894 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,376 | $1,289 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,523 | $1,899 | $8,993 |
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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 $3,774.
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 $12,681 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 1,034 sq ft.
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