
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (343 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.


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Navajo Bluffs

Ridgewood Village

Carmel Terrace

1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Palmilla

12 Months
Bonita Woods

12 Months
Rancho Bonita

1 Month, 12 Months
Vantaggio Little Italy

12 Months
Nobel Court

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Mesa Village Apartments

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Koll Center

6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
The Landing at Ocean View Hills

6 Months, 12 Months
3942 8th Ave

12 Months
Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Modera San Diego

12 Months
Nimitz Crossing

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
Park 12 - The Collection

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
View

12 Months
Hillcrest Place

CentrePointe

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
Palms

Summit Park Village

1 Month, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mon
Park View Hillcrest

Mesa Village

Avalon La Jolla Colony

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Mo
Olympus Corsair

3 Months, 15 Months
Torrey Gardens

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
Arrive Mission Valley

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Valle at Canyon

Del Mar Ridge

Mira Monte

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
State

12 Months
Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley

12 Months
Furnished Studio-San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

12 Months
Furnished Studio-San Diego - Fashion Valley

12 Months
Hillside Apartments

12 Months
La Jolla View

3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
Elan The Palms

12 Months
Whispering Pines

2 Months
Del Rey Apartments

12 Months
La Jolla Terrace

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
Studios435: Furnished Studios

3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
Elan Beachwalk

3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
Elan Loma Highlands

12 Months
Royal Village Apartments

3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
Elan The Park

3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
Elan Coco Palms

12 Months
Balboa Plaza

2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
Mar at Cottonwood
San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 | $2,393 | $1,033 | $8,445 |
San Diego Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $995 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $799 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Short-term 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
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 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.
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