
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,300 (225 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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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Vantaggio Little Italy

9452 Larrabee Ave

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

3942 8th Ave

Arlington Apartments

5551 Churchward St, Unit SI ID1465017P

8540 Via Mallorca, Unit SI ID1308078P
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4353 Park Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID24

13350 Pacific Pl, Unit SI FL2-ID57

101 River Pk Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID30

3883 Ingraham St

2796 K St, Unit SI ID1364187P

1080 Eighth Avenue-SI FL12-ID1, Unit SI FL12-ID1

3322 33rd St

817 Vanitie Ct, Unit SI FL2-ID1520898P

7205 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1062A

818 Vanitie Ct, Unit SI FL1-ID1520899P
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4744 Del Monte Ave, Unit SI ID1062714P

7205 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1065A

1773 Torrance St, Unit SI FL1-ID1335162P

5080 Camino Del Arroyo, Unit SI FL4-ID18

12067 Alta Carmel Ct, Unit SI ID1496398P

4587 Saratoga Ave, Unit SI ID1304284P

4730 Noyes St, Unit SI ID1307735P

822 Vanitie Ct, Unit SI FL2-ID1520900P

4440 Twain Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID4

6059 Rancho Mission Rd
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10024 Paseo Montril

635 Robinson Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID9

2658-72 Broadway-SI ID1307919P, Unit SI ID1307919P

101 River Pk Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID29

635 Robinson Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID56

2628 Worden St

7235 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID8

13350 Pacific Point Pl, Unit SI FL3-ID27

3855 Elijah Ct, Unit SI ID1307558P

310 Del Sol Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID55
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7205 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1053A

7205 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID1051A

3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL1-ID707A

10024 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL1-ID716A

3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL2-ID1044A

Furnished Studio-San Diego - Fashion Valley

7295 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID44

6036 Rancho Mission Rd

1501 Front St

10024 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL1-ID1029A
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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 | $2,365 | $850 | $8,781 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,798 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,245 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,128 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,092 | $6,200 | $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 $3,493.
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 9,902 square feet unit starting from $9,161 at 1059 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 828 sq ft.
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