
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Diego, CA (90 Rentals)
Apartments in San Diego with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Fourth and Laurel

The Courtyards Pacific Village

Shift

Artisan

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

Griffis Mission Valley

Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

Griffis East Village

13th & Market
San Diego's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Legacy

The Missions at Rio Vista

The Casas

Veranda La Jolla

Winslow

The Townsend

Axiom La Jolla

Dorado Plaza

Palisade at Westfield UTC

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The Village

The Plaza Apartments

Wintergreen

Dorchester "Call for Specials"

AMP30

525 Olive

Luma Apartments

Deerwood

Montierra

Mira Monte

Domain San Diego

eaves Rancho Penasquitos

Carmel Terrace

Navajo Bluffs

Nobel Court

Mesa Village Apartments

The Landing at Ocean View Hills

Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection

Modera San Diego

Nimitz Crossing

Park 12 - The Collection

Avalon La Jolla Colony

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Olympus Corsair

Torrey Gardens

Arrive Mission Valley

Vera Cortez Hill

Elan Loma Highlands

Elan The Park
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,431 | $1,033 | $8,400 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,752 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,606 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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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
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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 $3,797.
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 5,918 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 1115 S 43rd St.
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 826 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.

Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.