Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,800 (268 Rentals)Page 4 of 6
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

Marlowe Palomar Heights

Prominence Apartments

Del Oro on Broadway

Celsius Apartments

Veranda La Mesa

Urbana Chula Vista Luxury Apartments

Alta Cima Apartment Homes *$1000 Off*

Chateau Spring Hill Apartments

Woodbridge Mount Helix "Immediate Move In"

The District Apartments

The Residences at Cota Vera

Rosina Vista

Teresina

Regents La Jolla

Arbors Apartments

Creekside Village Apartments

Sommerset

Serena Vista Apartment Homes

Sunset Trails

Beacon Cove - Call for Great Specials

Naples Court

Seawind Apartments

Malibu South Apartments

Bonita Hills

Haven at La Mesa

Imperial Beach Gardens

Essex Heights

The Avenue at San Marcos

Park View Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

Haven 76

Barham Villas Apartment Homes

The Willows

Vista Hermosa

CasaLago Eastlake

Patrician Apartments

Palm Shadows Apartments

Woodlawn West Apartments

Warren Bostonia Townhomes

Union Apartments

Southern Highlands

Shasta Lane 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 | $2,405 | $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.
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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.