
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,200 (155 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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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9452 Larrabee Ave

6nineteen

Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates

3942 8th Ave

Arlington Apartments

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5080 Camino Del Arroyo, Unit SI FL4-ID18

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5080 Camino Del Arroyo, Unit SI FL3-ID15

3883 Ingraham St
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10062 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL3-ID31

Mission Beach Apartment Homes

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IMT Mission Valley

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Furnished Studio-San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Punta Lara

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Overlook at Bernardo Heights

Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments

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Vera Cortez Hill

Monterey Apartments

Villa Marina

Mississippi St. Apartments

Mesa Village

4030 Front St

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Casa Lago Eastlake

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Sunbow Villas

Arbors Apartments

Warren Bostonia Townhomes

Mariners Landing

Woodland Hills
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Haven76

Imperial Beach Gardens

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The District Apartments

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Terra Vista

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Talas Apartments

Bonita Hills

12th Street Lofts

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

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Camelot 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 | $2,381 | $900 | $4,500 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,891 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,865 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,695 | $899 | $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 $3,772.
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 10,763 square feet unit starting from $5,970 at 1063-67 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 900 sq ft.
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