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


8781 Blue Boy Ln

4349 Oxford St, Unit SI ID1496400P

609 Carlsbad St, Unit SI ID1464998P

1577 Starlight Dr

5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID904A

5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID994A

5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID1054A

1279 Granger St, Unit SI ID1465007P

5679 Amaya Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID382A

823 Nordahl Rd

Del Oro on Broadway

Paradise Village

Alta Vista Apartments

The Woods

382 Vance St

55+ Monte Vista Village Senior Living

Harborview Apartments

Bonita Cedars

Skyline

Whispering Pines Apartments

Savenna Apartments

Ikaria Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

Shadow Point
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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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