3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (156 Rentals)

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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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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Campus Village
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$2,795
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$2,475 - $2,795
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$2,475 - $2,795
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Campus Village

5925 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,050 - $2,625
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$1,074 - $2,625
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$1,074 - $2,625
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Park 12 Podium
3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Paseo Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Place

5665 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Rive San Diego
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cedar Gateway
3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Bandar Salaam
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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1985 National Ave
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1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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50th Street Villas
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50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Parkside
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Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Los Vientos
3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vientos

1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Old Town Apartments
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Old Town Apartments

2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Park Place
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Park Place

5188 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Casa De Lago
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Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Villa Encantada
3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Encantada

505 62nd StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Arbor Terrace
3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Terrace

3701 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Harbor View Villas
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Harbor View Villas

404 N 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Valencia Pointe
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Valencia Pointe

5930 Division StSan Diego, CA 92114
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Kalos Apartments
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Kalos Apartments

3783-3825 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2253-2285 Dunlop St
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2253-2285 Dunlop St

2253-2285 Dunlop StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Hollywood Palms
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hollywood Palms

4350-4394 Home AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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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 Hardy Avenue Apartments 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 $4,872.

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 2,018 square feet unit starting from $15,451 at The Lindley.

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 1,438 sq ft.

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