
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,300 (225 Rentals) Page 3 of 5
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


3918 Arizona St, Unit SI FL5-ID35

2202 River Run Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID43

350 Eleventh Avenue-SI FL4-ID37, Unit SI FL4-ID37

6161 Fairmount Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID19

3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL3-ID1043A

5080 Camino Del Arroyo, Unit SI FL3-ID15

3883 Ingraham St, Unit SI FL1-ID262A

4166 Cole Way

10062 Paseo Montril, Unit SI FL3-ID31

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IMT Mission Valley

6161 Fairmount Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID20

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Punta Lara

Avalon La Jolla Colony

BLVD North Park Apartments

La Jolla Blue Apartments

Stanton House Apartments

The Casas

Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments

Overlook at Bernardo Heights

Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley

Monterey Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

Villa Marina

Mississippi St. Apartments

Mesa Village

4030 Front St

Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest

Crescent Gardens Apartments

Living Q

Warren Bostonia Townhomes

Casa Lago Eastlake

Woodbridge Mount Helix - $1200 Move In Bonus!

Woodland Hills

The Avenue at San Marcos

Mariners Landing

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Teresina

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Haven76

12th Street Lofts

Arbors Apartments

Imperial Beach Gardens

Bonita Hills

Park View Apartments

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Sunbow Villas

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Talas Apartments

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Camelot Apartments

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch
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 | $2,365 | $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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