
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (174 Rentals)Page 2 of 4
Rental terms in San Diego as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Elan The Palms

Whispering Pines

Elan Loma Highlands

Royal Village Apartments

Elan Coco Palms

Balboa Plaza

Stanton House Apartments

Mar at Primera

Allina La Jolla

Studios435: Furnished Studios

Mar at Cottonwood

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

1115 S 43rd St

5416 Geneva Ave

4850 Muir Ave

855 Beech St

3918 Arizona St

6161 Fairmount Ave

702 Broadway

Prominence Apartments

Veranda La Mesa

Celsius Apartments

The Residences at Cota Vera

Chateau Spring Hill Apartments

Alta Cima Apartment Homes

The District Apartments

Teresina

Creekside Village Apartments

Serena Vista Apartment Homes

Sommerset
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
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 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 $3,767.
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 $2,539 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 824 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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