
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (350 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


3 Months, 5 Months, 7 Months, 24 Months
Olympus Corsair

3 Months, 15 Months
Torrey Gardens

2 Months, 18 Months
Arrive Mission Valley

1 Month
Del Mar Ridge

Mesa Village

12 Months
Furnished Studio-San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

12 Months
Furnished Studio-San Diego - Fashion Valley

12 Months
Hillside Apartments

3 Months, 12 Months, 15 Months
Studios435: Furnished Studios
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12 Months
Balboa Plaza

12 Months, 18 Months
Arrive Broadway Lofts

3 Months
3430 Utah Street, Unit Studio

1 Month
855 Beech St

1 Month
845 16th St

1 Month
8312 Lake Murray Blvd

1 Month
702 Broadway
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1 Month
8312 Lake Murray Blvd

1 Month
8312 Lake Murray Blvd

1 Month
5080 Camino Del Arroyo

1 Month
4744 Del Monte Ave

1 Month
3126 Cañon St

1 Month
10062 Paseo Montril

1 Month
845 16th St

1 Month
845 16th St

1 Month
5080 Camino Del Arroyo

1 Month
310 Del Sol Dr

1 Month
4353 Park Blvd

1 Month
2926 Polk Ave
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1 Month
2926 Polk Ave

1 Month
1980 Kettner Blvd

1 Month
310 Del Sol Dr

1 Month
610 Del Sol Dr

1 Month
7265 Charmant Dr

1 Month
3550-52 Meade Ave

1 Month
101 River Pk Dr

1 Month
7295 Charmant Dr

1 Month
855 Beech St

1 Month
10022 Paseo Montril
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1 Month
13350 Pacific Point Pl

1 Month
610 Del Sol Dr

1 Month
8312 Lake Murray Blvd

1 Month
350 Eleventh Ave

1 Month
4703 Norma Dr

1 Month
4646 Robbins St

1 Month
7235 Charmant Dr

1 Month
8312 Lake Murray Blvd

1 Month
4440 Twain Ave

1 Month
4353 Park Blvd

1 Month
8312 Lake Murray Blvd
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 Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,334 | $974 | $5,500 |
San Diego Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,719 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,226 | $871 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 Vantaggio Little Italy listed at $1,450.
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 $2,757.
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 $2,610 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 646 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.

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