3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,200 (186 Rentals)

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Carroll Apartments
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$3,000 - $3,200
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$1,950 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
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$3,019 - $5,656
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$2,379 - $7,468
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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RiverEdge Terrace*
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$3,066 - $3,356
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$2,885 - $9,935
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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Ocean Breeze
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$3,070 - $3,076
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$1,996 - $3,076
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Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Ironwood
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$3,019 - $3,082
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$2,137 - $3,116
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Ironwood

2240 Ironwood CirSan Diego, CA 92154
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,050 - $2,400
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$899 - $2,400
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$899 - $2,400
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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2987 54th St

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Park 12 Podium
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Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alberts College
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Alberts College

5460 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Paseo Place
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Paseo Place

5665 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Rive San Diego
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The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cedar Gateway
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Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Bandar Salaam
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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
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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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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 $4,877.

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 $16,016 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 1,409 sq ft.

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