Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (337 Rentals)

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Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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River Run Village
Short Term Available
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River Run Village

2225-2295 River Run DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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IMT Mission Valley
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IMT Mission Valley

10343 San Diego Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Fourth and Laurel
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Fourth and Laurel

2426 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Winslow
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Winslow

4353 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Courtyards Pacific Village
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The Courtyards Pacific Village

10977 Pacific Point PlSan Diego, CA 92129
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Shift
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Shift

1501 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Artisan
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Artisan

1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Strata
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 16 Months
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Strata

969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Greenfield Village
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Legacy
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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The Missions at Rio Vista
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The Missions at Rio Vista

2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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The Casas
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13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Veranda La Jolla
Short Term Available
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Veranda La Jolla

3845 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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The Hills
Short Term Available
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The Hills

15095 Via HondonadaSan Diego, CA 92129
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Cresta Bella
Short Term Available
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Cresta Bella

11035 Via LivornoSan Diego, CA 92129
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IMT Sorrento Valley
Short Term Available
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IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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Axiom La Jolla
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
Short Term Available
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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Palisade at Westfield UTC
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Palisade at Westfield UTC

8800 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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The Village
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The Village

2314 Servando AveSan Diego, CA 92154
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ReNew Serra Mesa
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ReNew Serra Mesa

3454 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Wintergreen
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Wintergreen

1454-1524 Oro Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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AMP30
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AMP30

4555 30th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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525 Olive
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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Luma Apartments
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Luma Apartments

1440 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Mar at Seaside
Short Term Available
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Mar at Seaside

2401 Seaside StSan Diego, CA 92107
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Deerwood
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Deerwood

15640 Bernardo Center DrSan Diego, CA 92127
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Domain San Diego
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Domain San Diego

8798 Spectrum Center BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123
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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

San Diego, CA Area Reviews

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Diego is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $1,050.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Diego is $3,897.

What is the largest Short-term San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,659 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.

What is the average size for San Diego Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in San Diego is currently at 801 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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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