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10343 San Diego Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Avia La Jolla
6345 Gullstrand StSan Diego, CA 92122
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Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Loft2015 Apartments
2015 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Town Park Villas
6245 Kantor StSan Diego, CA 92122
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River Run Village
2225-2295 River Run DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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6nineteen
6213 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Winslow
4353 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Artisan
1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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Strata
969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Hardy Apartments
5584 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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La Jolla Paseo
4655 Governor DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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The Village
2314 Servando AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*
6150 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Wintergreen
1454-1524 Oro Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ariva
4855 Ariva WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!
6595 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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13th & Market
1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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10024 Paseo MontrilSan Diego, CA 92129
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The Missions at Rio Vista
2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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Navajo Bluffs
6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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The Casas
10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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IMT Sorrento Valley
11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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Loma Palisades
2799 Adrian StSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS
6560 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Legacy
9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Greenfield Village
5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!
4260 Palm AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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Veranda La Jolla
3845 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Dorado Plaza
6263 Acorn StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Vantaggio Little Italy
1736 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mesa Village Apartments
11355 Zapata AveSan Diego, CA 92126
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The Landing at Ocean View Hills
455 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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3942 8th Ave
3942 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Arlington Apartments
701 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vive Luxe
4890 Sunroad Centrum LnSan Diego, CA 92123
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CentrePointe
6540 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Summit Park Village
8563 Lake Murray BlvdSan Diego, CA 92119
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Deerwood
15640 Bernardo Center DrSan Diego, CA 92127
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Montierra
9904 Kika CtSan Diego, CA 92129
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Mira Monte
10360 Maya Linda RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Mesa Vista Apartment Homes
7980 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Olympus Corsair
8583 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Arrive Mission Valley
5395 Napa StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Del Mar Ridge
12629 El Camino RealSan Diego, CA 92130
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Ridgewood Village
12435 Heatherton CtSan Diego, CA 92128
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Diego Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,395 | $825 | $5,801 |
| San Diego Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,696 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,330 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,310 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,150 | $6,600 | $7,450 |
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San Diego Overview
San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.
Why live in San Diego, CA?
While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.
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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 $3,996.
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 $12,260 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 1,107 sq ft.
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