Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,000 (249 Rentals) Page 4 of 5
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

Rosina Vista

The Avenue at San Marcos

Prominence Apartments

Ocean Crest

Warren Bostonia Townhomes

Mariners Landing

Casa Lago Eastlake

Arbors Apartments

The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes

Haven 76

Imperial Beach Gardens

Park View Apartments

Woodlawn Gardens Apartments

Urbana Chula Vista Luxury Apartments

Barham Villas Apartment Homes

Teresina

Woodbridge Mount Helix "Immediate Move In"

Sunbow Villas

Terra Vista

12th Street Lofts

Creekside Village Apartments

Sommerset

The District Apartments

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

Bonita Hills

Greenbrier Apartments

Malibu South Apartments

Beacon Cove - $1,200 move-in bonus

Glenbrook Terrace Apartments

Alderwood

Shasta Lane Apartments

Mariners Point

Elan Avante

Naples Court

The Somerset 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 | $2,413 | $974 | $8,525 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $871 | $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 Vantaggio Little Italy listed at $1,450.
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 $3,027.
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 $2,580 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 672 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
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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