3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,685 Rentals)

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San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 03, 2025

There are currently 3476 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $930 to $27,295. Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego and Harborview 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 Park89$4,999$1,300
Downtown San Diego75$5,065$3,355
Harborview75$5,057$3,355
Core-columbia74$5,061$3,355
Gaslamp District73$5,065$3,355
Horton Plaza73$5,065$3,355
Marina District73$5,065$3,355
Marina72$5,065$3,355
Burlingame71$4,983$1,300
South I 15 Corridor67$4,475$2,629

Largest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at Luma Apartments in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 2,648 square feet priced from $13,195. ALX in the Horton Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,228 square feet and currently listed start at $9,347. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Luma ApartmentsP52,648 Sq Ft$13,195
ALXPH32,228 Sq Ft$9,347
AlturaTH1P 3x3.52,141 Sq Ft$6,082
The Merian3J Penthouse2,120 Sq Ft$10,558
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$4,999
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath2,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Pinnacle on The ParkSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
LUX by Garden3B-11,870 Sq Ft$7,340
Casa Mira ViewContessa1,773 Sq Ft$4,900

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 3x3 A Model starting from $925 at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 3 Bedroom is the 3x3 Model at College View starting at $2,250 in the College West neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,684. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Rive San Diego3x3 A$925
College View3x3$2,250
1048 & 1100 E Ave.3BR/1.0BA$2,500
Woodlawn Gardens Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath$2,585
Villa Napoli ApartmentsThree Bed Three Bath (NO AVAILABILITY)$2,600
Terre at PreserveHarvest$2,666
Spring Gardens3 bed 2 bath$2,695
Greenfield Meadows3 bed 2 bath$2,695

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

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 The Rive San Diego listed at $925.

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 $4,684.

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 2,648 square feet unit starting from $13,195 at Luma Apartments.

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 1,500 sq ft.

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