3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,655 Rentals)

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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: March 06, 2025

There are currently 66109 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $1,037 to $30,430. Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego and Burlingame 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 Park1989$4,957$1,586
Downtown San Diego1785$5,003$2,945
Burlingame1784$4,937$2,900
Harborview1782$5,003$3,355
Stockton1754$4,938$2,900
Core-columbia1752$5,007$3,355
Gaslamp District1752$5,007$3,355
Horton Plaza1752$5,007$3,355
Marina District1752$5,007$3,355
Marina1739$5,017$3,355

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 2,120 square feet priced from $10,195. ALX in the Horton Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,043 square feet and currently listed start at $10,025. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Merian3J Penthouse2,120 Sq Ft$10,195
ALXPH22,043 Sq Ft$10,025
SalernoTownhome Four 3 x 3.52,007 Sq Ft$4,599
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-C82,003 Sq Ft$5,150
Pinnacle on The ParkSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
Spire San DiegoSPIRE 3L1,969 Sq Ft$6,900
The AvalynTH1,942 Sq Ft$5,094
LUX by Garden3B-11,870 Sq Ft$8,000

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 06, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 271332x6 Model starting from $1,220 at The Terraces in the North Broadway neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 3 Bedroom is the 3x3 Model at College View starting at $2,140 in the College West neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,745. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Terraces271332x6$1,220
College View3x3$2,140
Rio Vista3 Bedroom 2 Bath$2,205
Terre at PreserveHarvest$2,480
1048 & 1100 E Ave.3BR/1.0BA$2,500
3730-3758 Beyer Blvd3 Bedroom$2,545
Potomac Square Apartments3 Bed/1 Bath$2,595
Villa Napoli ApartmentsThree Bed Three Bath (NO AVAILABILITY)$2,600
4388-4394 Delta Street3/2$2,645
Oak Hill ApartmentsFully Renovated Three Bedroom$2,700

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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

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.

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 Terraces listed at $1,220.

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 $4,745.

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 2,120 square feet unit starting from $10,195 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 1,641 sq ft.

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