3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (2,128 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$4,620 - $6,055
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$2,511 - $6,061
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$5,305 - $6,891
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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2911 Adams
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$3,259 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Folia
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$4,688 - $4,888
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$3,246 - $6,932
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Vora Mission Valley
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$4,068 - $6,954
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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La Terraza Apartments
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$3,245 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $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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64 Forty
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$3,180
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$1,955 - $3,280
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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One Paseo Living
$6,909 - $9,863
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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The Lindley
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$13,250 - $22,728
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$2,841 - $22,728
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$3,640 - $3,647
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$1,897 - $3,647
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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Altura
$6,005
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$3,135 - $9,012
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Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Avino
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$4,746 - $8,264
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$3,415 - $8,264
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Canyon Park
$3,958
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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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$2,400 - $3,200
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$2,400 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Greenfield Village
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$3,017 - $4,827
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$2,190 - $5,714
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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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: May 15, 2026

There are currently 2893 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $1,050 to $22,728. 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 Park99$5,082$2,650
Core-columbia75$5,397$3,355
Downtown San Diego75$5,380$3,355
Horton Plaza74$5,380$3,355
Gaslamp District72$5,397$3,355
Marina72$5,397$3,355
Marina District72$5,380$3,355
Burlingame70$5,030$3,295
Stockton69$5,012$2,295
Telegraph Canyon Estates67$4,323$2,891

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 $15,920. Altura in the Torrey Hills neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,366 square feet and currently listed start at $6,011. 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$15,920
AlturaTH1C 3x3.52,366 Sq Ft$6,011
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$4,691
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
Bayview Townhomes at Point Loma3 Bedroom1,900 Sq Ft$5,295
Enclave Heritage TownhomesT41,876 Sq Ft$4,591
The Margo3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome1,845 Sq Ft$6,046
222 North CityPH-C11,828 Sq Ft$12,684

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 3BR/1.5BA Model starting from $1,050 at Victory on Paseo in the College West neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 3 Bedroom is the 3509 - 3-Bed/1-Bath – 50% AMI Model at Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing starting at $1,922 in the Ocean Crest neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,831. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Victory on Paseo3BR/1.5BA$1,050
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3509 - 3-Bed/1-Bath – 50% AMI$1,922
Meadowbrook3 BR, 1.5 BA$2,352
Emerald Ave Apartments3/1$2,595
Greystone Ridge Townhomes3 BEDROOMS$2,700
Terre at 989 PeachCastillo$2,700
Villa Seville3 bedroom$2,762
Campus Village ApartmentsSpacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo...$2,795
Spring GardensSpring Gardens 3 Bed 2 Bath - Please call Norma...$2,795
Volterra Apartments3 x 2 Siena - Renovated$2,795

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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 $1,050.

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 $4,831.

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 $15,920 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 1,384 sq ft.

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