
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (328 Rentals) Page 4 of 7
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


2230 Qualcomm Way

6431 Carthage St

3861 Mission Blvd

3203 Apache Ave

6301 Birchwood St

822 Vanitie Ct

3078 El Cajon Blvd

3136 Meade Ave

6168 Cumberland St

10983 Parkdale Ave

13075 Old West Ave

5551 Churchward St

1850 Castellana Rd

3979 Ocean Front Walk

1771 Torrance St

4585 Saratoga Ave

1773 Torrance St

7211 Eads Ave

1079 Sapphire St

376 San Antonio Ave

3659 Florida St

2612 Bayside Ln

2717 Everly Dr

4363 Osprey St

1240 Grand Ave

2351 Front St

4355 Cannington Dr

803 San Luis Obispo Pl

9452 Larrabee Ave

6 Months
Mission Beach Apartment Homes

4625 Glacier Ave

Historic Little Italy Bungalows

12 Months
Living Q

12 Months
Crescent Gardens Apartments

1 Month, 12 Months
Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

12 Months
4030 Front St

Mesa Village

12 Months
Mississippi St. Apartments

Villa Marina

12 Months
Monterey Apartments

12 Months
Vera Cortez Hill

12 Months
Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley

4 Months, 13 Months
Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments

12 Months
Stanton House Apartments

The Casas

Overlook at Bernardo Heights

6 Months, 14 Months
BLVD North Park Apartments

3 Months, 15 Months
La Jolla Blue Apartments

3 Months, 12 Months
Punta Lara
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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 Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,385 | $900 | $5,500 |
| San Diego Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,711 | $835 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,888 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,930 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,067 | $1,914 | $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 $4,332.
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 13,185 square feet unit starting from $17,729 at 6168 Cumberland St.
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 965 sq ft.
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