
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,800 (268 Rentals)Page 2 of 6
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Carmel Terrace

Rancho Bonita

Bonita Woods

Nobel Court

Mesa Village Apartments

The Landing at Ocean View Hills

Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

Modera San Diego

Nimitz Crossing

Park 12 - The Collection

Hillcrest Place

CentrePointe

Summit Park Village

Park View Hillcrest

Mesa Village

Avalon La Jolla Colony

Olympus Corsair

Torrey Gardens

Arrive Mission Valley

Del Mar Ridge

Mira Monte

Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley

Furnished Studio-San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Furnished Studio-San Diego - Fashion Valley

Hillside Apartments

Elan The Palms

Whispering Pines

Studios435: Furnished Studios

Elan Beachwalk

Elan Loma Highlands

Royal Village Apartments

Elan The Park

Elan Coco Palms

Balboa Plaza

Mar at Cottonwood

Mar at Primera

Elan Pacific Palms

Elan The Plaza
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 | $2,405 | $1,033 | $7,770 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $995 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,524 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
San Diego, CA Area Reviews
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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 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.
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 $3,984.
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 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,089 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
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 828 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.