Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,600 (143 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
Rental terms in San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

1801 Wedemeyer St

4 Bayside Village Pl

2290 Stockton St
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1201 Sutter St

1801 Wedemeyer St

2290 Stockton St
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400 Clementina St
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2 Bayside Village Pl

4 Bayside Village Pl

1 Bayside Village Pl
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,002 | $830 | $9,100 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,062 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,738 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,292 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,400 | $7,000 | $9,800 |
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Getting Around San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
83 / 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.
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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 $3,938.
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 10,222 square feet unit starting from $4,130 at 2345 Jackson St.
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 689 sq ft.
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