3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (2,153 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$4,790 - $6,283
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8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$5,205 - $6,841
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$2,879 - $6,841
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Folia
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$4,737 - $5,042
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$2,978 - $5,195
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Vora Mission Valley
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$3,818 - $6,989
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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La Terraza Apartments
$3,245 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$14,765 - $19,687
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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One Paseo Living
$6,909 - $9,298
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Avino
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$4,730 - $6,480
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Canyon Park
$3,954
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Legacy
$4,699 - $8,387
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 14, 2026

There are currently 2884 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $899 to $34,997. Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego and Core-columbia 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 Park123$4,999$1,159
Downtown San Diego88$5,380$1,159
Core-columbia87$5,380$1,159
Gaslamp District86$5,238$1,159
Horton Plaza81$5,387$1,159
Marina80$5,387$1,159
Marina District80$5,387$1,159
Burlingame68$4,908$1,159
Waterfront Condos65$5,499$1,159
Stockton58$4,918$2,800

Largest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at The Torrey in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 2,208 square feet priced from $13,214. The Lindley has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,018 square feet and currently listed start at $15,612. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The TorreyThree Bedroom Penthouse D3 PH2,208 Sq Ft$13,214
The LindleyC2PH2,018 Sq Ft$15,612
SalernoTownhome Four 3 x 3.52,007 Sq Ft$5,275
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$4,641
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Pinnacle on The ParkSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Imperial Tower Apartments9 H Penthouse1,950 Sq Ft$6,000
University Towne Square3 Beds, 3 Baths1,908 Sq Ft$4,500
222 North CityPH-C11,828 Sq Ft$12,684
800 BroadwayPenthouse 21,718 Sq Ft$12,144

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 14, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model starting from $1,159 at Atmosphere Apartments in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 3 Bedroom is the 3 BR 2 BA Model at Hardy Avenue Apartments starting at $1,165 in the College West neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,737. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Atmosphere Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths$1,159
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA$1,165
Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments3 Bedrooms$1,212
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3509 - 3-Bed/1-Bath – 50% AMI$2,034
339 W 15th Ave3B/2B$2,200
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA$2,352
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse$2,389
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*Three Bedroom$2,495
Columba Apartments3x2$2,621

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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 Atmosphere Apartments listed at $1,159.

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 $4,737.

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 2,208 square feet unit starting from $13,214 at The Torrey.

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 1,426 sq ft.

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