Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (38 Rentals)

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

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Towers at Rincon
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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Towers at Rincon

88 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94105
Transit Friendly
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Solaire
Short Term Available
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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Solaire

299 Fremont StSan Francisco, CA 94105
Luxury
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Downtown San Francisco

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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AVA Nob Hill
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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AVA Nob Hill

965 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
Furnished
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property at 899 Pine St

899 Pine St

San FranciscoCA94108
property at 680 Mission St

680 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 399 Fremont St

399 Fremont St

San FranciscoCA94105

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property at 388 Beale St

388 Beale St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 39 Tehama St

39 Tehama St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 1285 Sutter St

1285 Sutter St

San FranciscoCA94109
property at 240 Lombard St

240 Lombard St

San FranciscoCA94111
property at 340 Fremont St

340 Fremont St

San FranciscoCA94105
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Vantaggio Suites Garland
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
32 Months
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Vantaggio Suites Garland

505 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
Corporate Housing
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400 Broadway
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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400 Broadway

400 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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875 Post St
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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875 Post St

875 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
Student Housing
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The Dorel
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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The Dorel

1507 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Taylor Suites
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Taylor Suites

250 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Inverness Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 12 Months
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Inverness Apartments

1401-1405 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
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FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern

851 California StSan Francisco, CA 94108
Student Housing

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown San Francisco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown San Francisco?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is at The Cornelia Suites listed at $1,645.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is $4,345.

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

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Francisco is a 2,220 square feet unit starting from $2,754 at 399 Fremont.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown San Francisco is currently at 565 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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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.

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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.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.