3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,709 Rentals)

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San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 18, 2025

There are currently 4338 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $930 to $30,000. Otay Ranch, Telegraph Canyon Estates and Robinhood Bon Vivant 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
Otay Ranch110$4,530$3,196
Telegraph Canyon Estates109$4,530$3,196
Robinhood Bon Vivant97$4,530$2,795
Eastlake Vistas96$4,530$3,196
Rancho del Rey96$4,530$3,196
Otay Ranch Village95$4,530$3,196
Sunbow94$4,530$2,795
Otay Mesa94$4,530$3,075
Eastlake Land Swap91$4,530$3,196
Ocean Crest90$4,530$2,795

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 $17,391. Luma Apartments has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,648 square feet and currently listed start at $13,137. 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$17,391
Luma ApartmentsP52,648 Sq Ft$13,137
ALXPH22,228 Sq Ft$7,900
AlturaTH1P 3x3.52,141 Sq Ft$6,086
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$4,999
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Pinnacle on The ParkSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT41,876 Sq Ft$4,830

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 18, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model starting from $2,004 at Vista Lane Family Homes in the Palm City neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 3 Bedroom is the 3x3 Model at College View starting at $2,250 in the College West neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,707. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Lane Family Homes3 Beds, 1.5 baths$2,004
College View3x3$2,250
1048 & 1100 E Ave.3BR/1.0BA$2,500
Vista La Rosa3 Bedroom 2 Bath$2,580
Terre at PreserveHarvest$2,600
ParkCypress$2,635
Mar at ChavezAurora$2,675
Ranchouse Apartments *$500 Off*Three Bedroom$2,695
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Oak Valley3 Bedroom 2 Bath$2,750

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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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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

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 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 $4,707.

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 $17,391 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 1,553 sq ft.

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