3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (2,123 Rentals)

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AMLI Aero
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$5,305 - $6,741
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$2,879 - $6,741

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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Elowen
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$5,020 - $6,283
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$2,496 - $6,289

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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Folia
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$4,754 - $5,102
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$3,207 - $6,003

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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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ALX
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ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Terraza Apartments
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$3,295 - $3,325
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$2,455 - $3,325

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$2,455 - $3,325
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Vora Mission Valley
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$3,928 - $7,202
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$2,201 - $7,202

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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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800 Broadway
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$12,060
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$2,329 - $12,144

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$2,329 - $12,144
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$14,765 - $23,025
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$3,120 - $23,025

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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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One Paseo Living
$6,909 - $10,274
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$3,206 - $10,274

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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Entrada
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$3,640 - $3,647
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$1,757 - $3,647

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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Altura
$6,724
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$4,360 - $15,206

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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11

Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Avino
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$4,684
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$3,437 - $7,805

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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Canyon Park
$3,954
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$2,219 - $3,954

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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Carroll Apartments
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$3,000 - $3,200
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$2,550 - $3,200

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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
$3,785 - $9,048
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$2,414 - $9,048

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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
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$3,675 - $3,770
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$2,348 - $8,825

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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15

Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 30, 2026

There are currently 2666 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $914 to $28,562. Balboa Park, Core-columbia and Downtown San Diego 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 Park114$5,364$2,500
Core-columbia92$5,450$3,355
Downtown San Diego92$5,450$3,355
Gaslamp District90$5,427$3,355
Horton Plaza87$5,400$3,355
Marina85$5,405$3,355
Marina District85$5,405$3,355
Waterfront Condos67$5,445$3,451
Burlingame63$5,047$3,250
Stockton63$5,047$2,600

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 $13,303. The Lindley has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,018 square feet and currently listed start at $15,451. 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$13,303
The LindleyC2PH2,018 Sq Ft$15,451
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$4,641
Pinnacle on The ParkSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Imperial Tower Apartments9 H Penthouse1,950 Sq Ft$6,000
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.51,833 Sq FtCall for Rates
222 North CityPH-C11,828 Sq Ft$12,684
RowanPlan C3 - Townhome1,812 Sq Ft$3,783
800 BroadwayPenthouse 21,718 Sq Ft$12,144

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 30, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 3BR/1.5BA Model starting from $1,165 at Victory on Paseo in the College West 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 Rosebank neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,892. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Victory on Paseo3BR/1.5BA$1,165
1048 & 1100 E Ave.3BR/1.0BA$2,100
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA$2,352
Terre at PreserveHarvest$2,526
Emerald Ave Apartments3/1$2,550
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath$2,695
Cajon Villa Apartments3x2$2,699
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Park View Apartments3b2b$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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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 Victory on Paseo listed at $1,165.

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 $4,892.

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 $13,303 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 1,409 sq ft.

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