
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (7 Rentals)
Rental terms in the Cortez area of San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


801 Ash St, Unit 1502

1 Month
855 Beech St
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1 Month
855 Beech St

1545 Ninth Ave

5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
Vera Cortez Hill
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Historic Little Italy Bungalows
Cortez, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cortez Studio Apartments | $2,390 | $1,591 | $3,215 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $1,795 | $4,676 |
Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,397 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCortez, San Diego, CA
Ranked #79
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Cortez Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
79 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Cortez Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Cortez?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Cortez is at 1545 Ninth Ave listed at $9,000.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Cortez Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cortez is $9,000.
What is the largest Short-term Cortez Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 1,549 square feet unit starting from $9,000 at 1545 Ninth Ave.
Expert Rental Resources
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