
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,900 (149 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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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Overlook at Bernardo Heights

La Jolla Blue Apartments

Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments

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Monterey Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

Villa Marina
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Mississippi St. Apartments

Mesa Village

4030 Front St

Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

Crescent Gardens Apartments

Living Q

Warren Bostonia Townhomes

Woodland Hills

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Casa Lago Eastlake
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Arbors Apartments

The Avenue at San Marcos

Mariners Landing

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Rosina Vista

Imperial Beach Gardens

12th Street Lofts

Bonita Hills

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Talas Apartments

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Camelot Apartments

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The District Apartments

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Terra Vista

Casa Corona

Prominence Apartments

Casa Monterey Apartments

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

Creekside Village Apartments

The Fletcher

Union Apartments
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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 | $2,404 | $900 | $6,276 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,733 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,929 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,024 | $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 $3,520.
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 $14,355 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 892 sq ft.
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