
3 Bedroom Homes for Rent in San Diego, CA (506 Rentals)


6546 Kelly St

4239 Montalvo St

8735 Navajo Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

4040 Boundary St

2222 W Dunlop St

1641 Evergreen Ave

6747 Friars Rd, Unit 113, Unit 113

10626 Escobar Dr

303 S 46th St
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2127 Paradise Hills Rd

2919 E St

3777 Dwight St

3957 Nobel Dr, Unit 202, Unit 202

4323 Caminito del Diamante

4826 Rolando Blvd, Unit 4824, Unit 4824

633 20th St

754 Marjorie Dr

2860 Escala Cir

11433 Madera Rosa Way
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4386 Chelford St

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1652 Reed Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

3636 Ruette de Ville

2661 Magnolia Ave

4770 Bancroft St

5157 Renaissance Ave

2645 Garnet Ave

17555 Adena Ln

4080 Sequoia St
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4495 Caminito Cuarzo

4221 Idaho St

7773 Eagle Ridge Dr

3850 Riviera Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

3747 Strandway

732 Jersey Ct

734 Jersey Ct

817 Ostend Ct

819 Ostend Ct

735 Whiting Ct
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2138 Reed Ave

2414 Front St, Unit SI ID1513737P

2420 Torrey Pines Rd, Unit SI ID1255615P

6090 Rock St

10983 Parkdale Ave, Unit SI ID1465001P

7630 Andasol St, Unit SI ID1465024P

4853 Twain Ave, Unit SI ID1351684P

7211 Eads Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1335163P

1079 Sapphire St, Unit SI FL2-ID1335165P

4363 Osprey St, Unit SI ID1024441P
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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 | $4,106 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,343 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,054 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,249 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,605 | $5,675 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,386 | $1,080 | $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 13277 Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $24,780. There are also 2021 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Diego ranging from $800 to $95,000.
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 $800 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,975.
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 $1,050 to $22,728, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $65,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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