why not think of another way.
rent a plane (no apartment) fly 5 hours of cross country and stay in a motel/hotel,
then repeat the next day.
you can even fly places that are known for being homes to good , cheap hotels.
keep the plane for 10 days, promising 50 hours or more (or you make up the deal).
how boring, fly around san diego!
you could fly from san diego to chicago or somewhere nifty.
and no, I have no experience with the companies you are considering.
And I'd fly piper warriors instead of C172s, but that is just me.