
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,400 (113 Rentals)
Rental terms in San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


399 Fremont

Towers at Rincon

Edgewater

Olume Apartments

2000 Post

The Brady

NEMA

1188 Mission at Trinity Place
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AVA Nob Hill

Avalon Ocean Avenue

Ventana Residences

Fox Plaza

MARK HOPKINS

Hawkins

The Cornelia Suites

TL Residences

The Lofts at 7
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Yerba Buena Commons

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

URBANESTS | 371 Columbus Avenue

UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences
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1801 Wedemeyer St

2290 Stockton St

4 Bayside Village Pl

1201 Sutter St

1801 Wedemeyer St
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2290 Stockton 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 | $2,992 | $900 | $9,232 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,935 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,282 | $1,508 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,094 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,015 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Walk Score®
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Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $3,919.
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 $3,397 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 515 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Shannon Hilson
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.