
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,800 (287 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.


AMP30

13th & Market

Winslow

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

CentrePointe

The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"
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Shift

The Casas

The Merian

Veranda La Jolla

Greenfield Village

The Village

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Avia La Jolla

La Jolla Paseo

Town Park Villas

13582 Cantare Trl, Unit Duplex 1B-1B

Mar at Seaside
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Dorchester "Call for Specials"

Diplomat Apartments

Griffis East Village

Elan Coco Palms

Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

Mar at Primera

Navajo Bluffs
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The Plaza Apartments

Palms

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

Park View Hillcrest

Mira Monte

Summit Park Village

Royal Village Apartments

Palmilla

Elan Loma Highlands

Valle at Canyon

View

Balboa Plaza

Studios435: Furnished Studios

Canyon Breeze

Mar at Cottonwood

Vantaggio Little Italy

3942 8th Ave
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 | $2,386 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,645 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,871 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $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 $3,074.
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 $2,500 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 650 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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