3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (2,102 Rentals)

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2911 Adams
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$3,350 - $3,521
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$1,930 - $3,515
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$1,936 - $3,521
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Folia
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$4,606 - $4,816
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$3,142 - $5,126
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$3,142 - $5,126
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Silo
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$3,827 - $3,952
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$2,249 - $7,367
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$63
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$2,312 - $7,430
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Lindley
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$12,500 - $18,117
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$2,682 - $18,117
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$2,682 - $18,117
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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64 Forty
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$3,155 - $3,325
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$1,950 - $3,325
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$5
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$1,955 - $3,330
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Elowen
$4,960 - $6,090
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$2,830 - $6,090
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$2,830 - $6,090
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Gallerie
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$5,174 - $9,525
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$2,797 - $9,525
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$2,797 - $9,525
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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Vora Mission Valley
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$3,862 - $3,930
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$2,236 - $9,928
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$2,236 - $9,928
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12

Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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One Paseo Living
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$6,188 - $8,512
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$2,938 - $8,899
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$7
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$2,945 - $8,906
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Altura
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$4,302 - $5,520
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$3,291 - $6,677
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$18
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$3,309 - $6,695
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Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Carroll Apartments
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$3,000 - $3,200
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$1,950 - $3,200
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$1,950 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
$3,741 - $5,035
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$2,402 - $6,376
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$17
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$2,419 - $6,393
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 07, 2026

There are currently 3658 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $1,050 to $20,007. Balboa Park, Otay Ranch and Telegraph Canyon Estates are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park103$4,954$1,560
Otay Ranch89$4,519$3,009
Telegraph Canyon Estates88$4,519$3,009
Eastlake Land Swap82$4,544$3,009
Eastlake Greens81$4,544$3,009
Otay Ranch Village79$4,544$3,009
East Chula Vista76$4,535$3,009
Rancho del Rey76$4,544$2,995
Eastlake Trails75$4,544$3,009
Ocean Crest72$4,535$2,004

Largest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at The Merian in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 3,195 square feet priced from $16,967. Marlowe Palomar Heights in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,003 square feet and currently listed start at $4,649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Merian3K Den Penthouse3,195 Sq Ft$16,967
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$4,649
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Pinnacle on The ParkSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom1,900 Sq Ft$5,295
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT41,876 Sq Ft$4,830
RivueTH1,839 Sq Ft$4,494

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 07, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 3509 - 3-Bed/1-Bath – 50% AMI Model starting from $2,004 at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing in the San Ysidro neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 3 Bedroom is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1048 & 1100 E Ave. starting at $2,100 in the National City neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,702. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3509 - 3-Bed/1-Bath – 50% AMI$2,004
1048 & 1100 E Ave.3BR/1.0BA$2,100
College View3x3$2,320
Woodside Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath$2,400
Modica Family Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths$2,439
Villas At Casa De Oro Apartments3/2$2,450
Garden Park3x2R$2,495
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath$2,495
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*Three Bedroom$2,495
Valle at MissionJuniper$2,694

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom San Diego Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in San Diego is at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing listed at $2,004.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is $4,702.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $16,967 at The Merian.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in San Diego is currently 1,416 sq ft.

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