
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (153 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Union Apartments

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

Greenbrier Apartments

Naples Court

Malibu South Apartments

Glenbrook Terrace Apartments

Alderwood

Park View Apartments

Mariners Point
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Skyline

Shasta Lane Apartments

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The Somerset Apartments

Woodlawn Gardens Apartments

Reidy Creek II

Eucalyptus Grove Apartments

Seawind Apartments

Alta Cima Apartment Homes

La Mesa Highview Apartments
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Chula Vista Terrace

Sunset Trails

Vista Hermosa

Meadows Of Chula Vista

Bayview Tower Condominiums

Woodlawn West - 30 Day Rentals!

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55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

Essex Manor Apartments

Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*

Palm Shadows Apartments

Park Verde Apartments

Vista De Luna

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609 Carlsbad St, Unit SI ID1464998P

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9827 San Diego St, Unit SI ID1465002P

Del Oro on Broadway

Casa Lago Eastlake

Bonita Cedars

The Oaks Apartments

382 Vance St

Talas Apartments

55+ Monte Vista Village Senior Living

Casa Corona

Alta Vista Apartments

480 Jamacha Rd

Savenna Apartments

Casa La Paz

Shadow Point

Casa Monterey Apartments

The Victorian

Ikaria Apartments
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,353 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,711 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,262 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,198 | $1,289 | $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 $4,078.
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 14,681 square feet unit starting from $11,838 at 354 Rexview 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 1,233 sq ft.
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