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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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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Villa Marina
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marina

1502 Scott StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Mesa Village
Studio Apartments

Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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4030 Front St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4030 Front St

4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Living Q
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Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Teresina
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$2,478 - $3,559
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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Terra Vista
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$2,463 - $5,516
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Talas Apartments
$2,450 - $3,070
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$2,450 - $3,070
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Talas Apartments

2114 E 7th StNational City, CA 91950
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Rosina Vista
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$2,425 - $9,033
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Rosina Vista

1551 Summerland StChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sommerset
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$2,395 - $3,350
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Sommerset

3265 Sweetwater Springs BlvdSpring Valley, CA 91978
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Alderwood
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$2,215 - $2,770
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$2,215 - $2,770
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Alderwood

1121 4th StChula Vista, CA 91911
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The Fletcher
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$2,195 - $2,895
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The Fletcher

5360 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Victorian
$1,900 - $3,350
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The Victorian

277-279 C AveCoronado, CA 92118
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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 $3,508.

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 9,902 square feet unit starting from $9,161 at 1059 Gillespie Dr.

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 787 sq ft.

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