
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (1,797 Rentals) Page 2 of 36


52 Rausch

378 19th Ave

The Westerly

67-71A Lupine Avenue

796-798 Santiago St

Summit 800

2166-2170 Sutter St

1357 Washington St

606-610 Lake St
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1450 Franklin St

988 Fulton St

166-168 4th Ave

1256-1258 Dolores Street

148-150 Laguna Street

The Alexandria

860 Fell St

1407 Gough St

2737 Clement St

The Towers at Embarcadero
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454-458 S Van Ness Ave

221 19th Ave

467 Gough St

Monarch

Maison Pacific

950 Columbus Ave

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Armstrong Townhomes

Balboa Luxury Apartments

Avanza 490
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La Fnix at 1950

4640 Balboa St

Farallone

Balmoral Residence Club

500 Bartlett

1674 Filbert

390 Arguello

1400 McAllister

2290 Third

1630-1634 Hyde St
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1247 Fulton St

1181 Oak St

114 Noe St

20-22 Blake St

3491-3497 Balboa St

1240 Wisconsin

2306 Geary Blvd

24-34 Jasper Pl

1231-1233 7th Ave

406 Clayton St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,635 | $1,200 | $8,489 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,547 | $898 | $9,735 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,145 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,633 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,120 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,542 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,750 | $8,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,174.
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 $7,633.
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 1,444 square feet unit starting from $5,961 at The Emery.
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 1,775 sq ft.
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