
New Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (34 Rentals)
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Fourth and Laurel

Winslow

The Courtyards Pacific Village

Shift

Artisan
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

Griffis East Village

Palisade at Westfield UTC

AMP30

525 Olive

Luma Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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3942 8th Ave

Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

Modera San Diego

Nimitz Crossing

Park 12 - The Collection

Olympus Corsair
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Studios435: Furnished Studios

6350 Lake Alamor Ave, Unit Cute on Cul-De-Sac

BLVD North Park Apartments

Vida North Park Apartments
San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Marlowe Palomar Heights

Del Oro on Broadway

Urbana Chula Vista Luxury Apartments

Celsius Apartments

The Residences at Cota Vera
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The Avalyn

Haven at La Mesa

Haven 76

Union Apartments
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,393 | $1,033 | $8,445 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $995 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $799 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,955 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.
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 $3,897.
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 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,659 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
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 801 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.