3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,000 (352 Rentals) Page 2 of 8

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Pacific Sands

Portofino Apartments

Parklane Apartments

Arcadia at StoneCrest Village

Ironwood

Windsor Rancho PQ

LIVIA at Scripps Ranch

Renovated Villas w/Private EV Hookup

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Aztec Campus Apartments

Bernardo Crest

Carmel Creek

Cambridge Park

Bayview Hills – Military Housing

Rancho Villas

Torrey Gardens

The Modern Apartments

Talmadge Canyon Park

eaves Mission Ridge

Ascent at Campus Life

Penasquitos Point

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Cerca Student Housing

Elan The Palms

Rolando Place Apartments

Elan Beachwalk

Elan Baylofts

Potomac Square Apartments

Mar at Chavez

Victory on Paseo

344 S Willie James Jones Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,413 | $974 | $8,525 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $930.
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 $4,876.
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 $17,657 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 1,595 sq ft.
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