
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (128 Rentals)Page 2 of 3
Apartments in San Diego with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Summit Park Village

Avalon La Jolla Colony

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Olympus Corsair

Torrey Gardens

Arrive Mission Valley

Vera Cortez Hill

Del Mar Ridge

Hillside Apartments

Elan The Palms

Elan Beachwalk

Elan Coco Palms

Elan Pacific Palms

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Allina La Jolla

Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern ...

Prominence Apartments

Marlowe Palomar Heights

Del Oro on Broadway

Woodbridge Mount Helix "Immediate Move In"

Celsius Apartments

The Residences at Cota Vera

Chateau Spring Hill Apartments

Urbana Chula Vista Luxury Apartments

The District Apartments

Veranda La Mesa

Rosina Vista

Teresina

Arbors Apartments

Regents La Jolla

Sommerset

Beacon Cove - Call for Great Specials

Haven at La Mesa

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

The Avenue at San Marcos
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 | $2,449 | $1,033 | $8,278 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,760 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,325 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,649 | $792 | $10,000+ |
Explore San Diego
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.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
San Diego, CA Area Reviews
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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 $3,829.
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 $2,510 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
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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.