
3 Bedroom Homes for Rent in San Diego, CA (485 Rentals)


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3843 Riviera Dr, Unit 2

734 Jersey Ct

817 Ostend Ct

819 Ostend Ct

735 Whiting Ct

311 Cottonwood Rd, Unit 10

241 50th St, Unit 41

5525 Bolivar St
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4198 Mount Alifan Pl

4762 Voltaire St

6315 Osler St

2224 W Dunlop St

1641 Evergreen Ave

3675 Cherokee Ave

1455 Transite Ave

3136 Grape St, Unit 3136 (Main Floor Unit)

9402 Fermi Ave

17441 Caminito Baya
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16910 Bixby St

5620 Adobe Falls Pl

633 20th St

9604 Caminito del Feliz, Unit playmor la jolla

10194 Wateridge Cir unit 152

2158 Balboa Ave, Unit 2158a Balboa

3525 Lebon Dr, Unit 219

2622 Sprig Pl

4770 Bancroft St

5157 Renaissance Ave
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17555 Adena Ln

2645 Garnet Ave

7773 Eagle Ridge Dr

3850 Riviera Dr, Unit 3

732 Jersey Ct

6090 Rock St

10983 Parkdale Ave

7630 Andasol St

5551 Churchward St

5920 Streamview Dr
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6421 Carthage St

1030 Agate St

4124 C St

4853 Twain Ave

7211 Eads Ave

376 San Antonio Ave

4363 Osprey St

357 Playa Del Sur St

714 Isthmus Ct

2420 Torrey Pines Rd
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How much does it cost to rent a home in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,369 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,131 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,799 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,731 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $20,415 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $17,626 | $910 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
What type of rentals are currently available in San Diego?
There are currently 13249 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $27,450. There are also 2054 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $700 to $85,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Diego?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Diego ranges from $700 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,373.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Diego?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Diego range from $1,065 to $20,007, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $65,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.
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