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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.

property at 3883 Ingraham St

$2,900 - $10,050

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$2,960
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Available Jun 29

3883 Ingraham St

San DiegoCA92109
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9452 Larrabee Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

9452 Larrabee Ave

9452 Larrabee AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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Punta Lara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Punta Lara

3111 Fenelon StSan Diego, CA 92106
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The Casas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Casas

8510 Capricorn WaySan Diego, CA 92126
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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
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Sunbow Villas
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$2,998 - $6,888
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$2,998 - $6,888
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Sunbow Villas

720-790 Paso de LuzChula Vista, CA 91911
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Haven76
Rent Specials
$2,703 - $3,898
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$2,703 - $3,898
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Haven76

2412-2424 S Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92025
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Terra Vista
$2,663 - $7,872
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$2,663 - $7,872
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Terra Vista

1441 Santa Lucia RdChula Vista, CA 91913
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Sommerset
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$2,395 - $3,350
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$2,395 - $3,350
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$2,395 - $3,350
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Sommerset

3265 Sweetwater Springs BlvdSpring Valley, CA 91978
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Teresina
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$2,377 - $4,239
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$2,377 - $4,239
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Teresina

1250-1251 Santa Cora AveChula Vista, CA 91913
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The Fletcher
$2,299 - $2,899
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$2,299 - $2,899
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The Fletcher

5360 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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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 $15,054 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 1,061 sq ft.

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