
Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (195 Rentals)
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Higher End Luxurious Apartments in San Francisco.


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Hawkins

Fox Plaza

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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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Ventana Residences

Olume Apartments

2000 Post

Highpoint Terrace

NEMA
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The Brady

399 Fremont

Edgewater

Channel Mission Bay

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Alchemy

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Towers at Rincon

500 Folsom

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65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma

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2232 North Point St, Unit SI FL2-ID210

388 Beale
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

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500 Beale St, Unit SI FL2-ID151

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

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246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL3-ID167

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246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL4-ID31

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2 Bayside Village Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID96

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1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1161

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900 Folsom St, Unit SI FL3-ID1450

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24 Franklin St, Unit SI FL6-ID111
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429 14th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1621

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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660

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1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461

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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID233

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1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1163

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18 10th St, Unit SI FL7-ID1299

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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL2-ID913

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18 10th St, Unit SI FL8-ID1315

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30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1454

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400 Clementina St, Unit SI FL7-ID1449
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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38

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30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1358

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150 Van Ness Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID2030

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899 Pine St, Unit SI FL7-ID237

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501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

8 10th St

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1288 Howard St, Unit SI FL5-ID2120

899 Pine St

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL10-ID1431

18 10th St
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San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,300 | $1,200 | $7,969 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,133 | $898 | $7,719 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,265 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,553 | $1,692 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,881 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,820 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Francisco is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Francisco is $4,568.
What is the largest Short-term San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 2,220 square feet unit starting from $4,076 at 399 Fremont.
What is the average size for San Francisco Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in San Francisco is currently at 536 sq ft.
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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

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Written by: Shannon Hilson
Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

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