
Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (109 Rentals)
Rental terms in San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
The most luxurious Apartments in San Francisco with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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388 Beale

399 Fremont

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Channel Mission Bay

2000 Post

Geary Courtyard

Hawkins
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Towers at Rincon

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

South Beach Marina Apartments

The Fillmore Center

229 Ellis

TL Residences

Mosso

Ventana Residences
San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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500 Folsom

Soma Residences

Astella

The Landing

Telegraph Hill

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments

The Madelon

Highpoint Terrace

Fox Plaza

Delphine on Diamond

Ashton San Francisco Apartments

Olume

Alchemy

The Martin

Avalon Sunset Towers

AVA Nob Hill

188 Octavia

140 S Van Ness Ave, Unit FL10-ID1679

100 Van Ness Ave, Unit FL20-ID1627

388 Beale St, Unit FL17-ID762

1075 Market St, Unit FL3-ID461

2232 North Point St, Unit FL3-ID434

The Quinn

The Lofts at 7

18 10th St, Unit FL11-ID402

899 Pine St, Unit FL14-ID431

150 Van Ness Ave

2 Townsend St

8 10th St
San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,739 | $875 | $6,563 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,790 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,234 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,890 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,715 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $3,985.
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 $2,754 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 576 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.

A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Shannon Hilson
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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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.