
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $5,000 (121 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.


Total Monthly Price
8 10th St, Unit SI FL7-ID372389P

900 Folsom St

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38

24 Franklin St, Unit SI FL7-ID112

30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1454

Total Monthly Price
18 10th St, Unit SI FL14-ID397

30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1358

400 Clementina St, Unit SI FL7-ID1449

24 Franklin St, Unit SI FL5-ID109
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18 10th St, Unit SI FL8-ID1315

1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1163

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL2-ID913

246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL3-ID167

Total Monthly Price
1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1161

2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660

1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461

429 14th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1621

4 Bayside Village Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID90

2 Bayside Village Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID96
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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL4-ID31

434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

Bennett Lofts

Avalon Ocean Avenue

OME

3560 Pierce St

The Quinn

Taylor Suites
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1335 Folsom St

The Mission Coliving

SoMa South Park Coliving

The Dorel

Webster Tower & Terrace

The Lofts at 7

200 Van Ness Ave

Dolores Coliving

875 Post St

400 Broadway
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Seacliff

Evergreen Ridge Apartments

Terrace View

Total Monthly Price
6301 Shellmound St, Unit SI FL7-ID10894A
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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 | $3,347 | $1,200 | $8,635 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,031 | $898 | $8,540 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,208 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,983 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,415 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $4,163.
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 $3,815 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 502 sq ft.
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