3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $4,500 (50 Rentals)

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855 La Playa St, Unit 152
$1,500
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855 La Playa St, Unit 152

855 La Playa StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Freedom West Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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La Fnix at 1950
3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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4640 Balboa St
3 Bedroom Apartments

4640 Balboa St

4640 Balboa StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Farallone
3 Bedroom Apartments

Farallone

117 Farallones StSan Francisco, CA 94112

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1100 Ocean Avenue
3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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5th St Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

5th St Apartments

388 5th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Mercy Family Plaza
3 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Family Plaza

1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1028 Howard
3 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Howard

1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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730 Stanyan
3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2550 Irving
3 Bedroom Apartments

2550 Irving

2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1242-1244 Howard St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1242-1244 Howard St

1242-1244 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Baker Beach Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Beach Apartments

1504 Pershing DrSan Francisco, CA 94129
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666 O'Farrell
3 Bedroom Apartments

666 O'Farrell

666 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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216 4th Avenue
3 Bedroom Apartments

216 4th Avenue

216 4th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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Carillon Tower
3 Bedroom Apartments

Carillon Tower

1100 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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535 Leavenworth
3 Bedroom Apartments

535 Leavenworth

535 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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618 Natoma St
3 Bedroom Apartments

618 Natoma St

618 Natoma StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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235 Valencia
3 Bedroom Apartments

235 Valencia

235 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1985 Fulton
3 Bedroom Apartments

1985 Fulton

1985 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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980 Bush
3 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2622 Franklin St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2622 Franklin St

2622 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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2656 Van Ness
3 Bedroom Apartments

2656 Van Ness

2656 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109

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1106 Bush
3 Bedroom Apartments

1106 Bush

1106 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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4005 California
3 Bedroom Apartments

4005 California

4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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104 Guerrero
3 Bedroom Apartments

104 Guerrero

104-114 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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218 Haight
3 Bedroom Apartments

218 Haight

218-224 Haight StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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20 Romolo
3 Bedroom Apartments

20 Romolo

20 Romolo PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1433 Clay
3 Bedroom Apartments

1433 Clay

1433 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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428 Oak
3 Bedroom Apartments

428 Oak

428-432 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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Bay View Terrace
$4,270 - $4,945
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$3,106 - $4,945

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Bay View Terrace

3460-3480 Carter DrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Hannah Row
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hannah Row

1545 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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The Point
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Point

403 S Garrard BlvdRichmond, CA 94801
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Emme
3 Bedroom Apartments

Emme

6350 Christie AveEmeryville, CA 94608

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom San Francisco Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Francisco with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in San Francisco is at 1101 Howard St listed at $2,431.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom San Francisco Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco is $6,958.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom San Francisco Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 1,850 square feet unit starting from $11,500 at The Presidio Residences.

What is the average size for San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in San Francisco is currently 1,896 sq ft.

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