
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (171 Rentals)


Hillside Views Apartments

344-348 S Willie James Jones Ave

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5071 Sterling Ct, Unit 5071

2203 Ralene St

5762 Olvera Ave

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2538 Fairmount Ave, Unit SI ID1574624P

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5551 Churchward St, Unit SI ID1464996P

2424 Sumac Dr, Unit 2424

5209 Solola Ave
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331 S 49th St

5276 Imperial Ave

5256-5260 Groveland Dr

5415 Imperial Ave

514 62nd St

3965 Logan Ave

920 63rd St

5315 Santa Margarita St

2704 Highland Ave

239 50th St
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4086 Thorn St

511 Stork St

5375 Churchward St

6950 Bullock Dr

1515 S 40th St

4969 Imperial Ave

4965 Imperial Ave

294 Woodman St

5895 Alta Vista Ave

5964 Hughes St
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4233 Pepper Dr

4820 Charles Lewis Way

5985 Fennell Ave

Lake Park Villa

4965 Imperial Ave

5415 Imperial Ave

Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez)

Casa Sierra

5170-5178 Groveland Dr

5186-5188 Groveland Dr
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554-564 N 61st St

Sol Melia

5266-5274 Naranja St

5311-5315 Santa Margarita St

6367-6371 Imperial Ave

3061-3069 54th St

Marlborough Apartments

4592-4596 Imperial Ave

41st Street Apartments

2959-2981 54th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,795 | $1,995 |
| Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,400 | $3,534 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,843 | $3,150 |
Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $2,116 | $9,029 |
| Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,602 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 171 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Largest Available Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Emerald Hills area of San Diego, CA is found at Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St and is listed at 1,519 square feet priced from $4,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St | 1,519 Sq Ft | $4,200 | |
| Hillside Views Apartments | 3/1.5 | 1,081 Sq Ft | $2,116 |
| Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) | 3BR/1.0BA | 900 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| 5415 Imperial Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | 895 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
| Casa Sierra | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 796 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
Cheapest Available Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Emerald Hills of San Diego, CA is the 3/1.5 Model starting from $2,116 at Hillside Views Apartments. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Emerald Hills is currently $3,699. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Views Apartments | 3/1.5 | $2,116 |
| 5415 Imperial Ave | 3BR/1.0BA | $2,300 |
| Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) | 3BR/1.0BA | $2,395 |
| Casa Sierra | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | $2,750 |
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Best Local Schools in Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Emerald Hills is $3,699.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Emerald Hills is a 1,519 square feet unit starting from $4,200 at Rodessia Luxury Apartments - 312 S 49th St.
What is the average size for Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Emerald Hills is currently 1,375 sq ft.
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