
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Diego, CA (65 Rentals)
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Loft2015 Apartments

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Winslow

The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS

Artisan

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*

Wintergreen

Instrata Little Italy
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Greenfield Village

13th & Market

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The Missions at Rio Vista

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Navajo Bluffs

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The Casas

Valentia

Hardy Apartments

The Village

Griffis East Village
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Griffis Mission Valley

Veranda La Jolla

3942 8th Ave

Mesa Village Apartments

CentrePointe

Montierra

Olympus Corsair

Torrey Gardens Apartments

Arrive Mission Valley

Deerwood
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Carmel Terrace

Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Del Oro on Broadway

Union Apartments

Arbors Apartments

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Sunset Trails

Creekside Village Apartments

Woodbridge Mount Helix - $1200 Move In Bonus!
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The Fletcher

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The District Apartments

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Rosina Vista

Malibu South Apartments

Bonita Hills

Vista Hermosa

Naples Court

Seawind Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

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Teresina
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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 | $2,397 | $850 | $6,276 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,742 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,856 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,554 | $899 | $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 $3,361.
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 2,203 square feet unit starting from $2,404 at Greenfield Village.
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 696 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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