3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA(1,472 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: December 26, 2024

There are currently 3937 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $715 to $17,492. Balboa Park, Burlingame and Stockton 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 Park139$4,867$1,250
Burlingame117$4,899$1,250
Stockton114$4,919$866
Harborview105$4,974$866
Downtown San Diego104$4,979$866
Core-columbia103$4,987$1,490
Gaslamp District102$4,993$866
Horton Plaza102$4,988$1,490
Marina102$4,998$1,490
Marina District102$4,998$1,490

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 $10,315. 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 $8,984. 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$10,315
ALXPH22,043 Sq Ft$8,984
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
LUX by Garden: The Jewel at LUX3B-11,870 Sq Ft$8,000
SalernoTownhome One 3 x 3.51,833 Sq FtCall for Rates
AlturaTH2C 3x2.51,784 Sq Ft$5,480
Jackson Pointe 1113 Bed 2.5- 1730 sq ft Townhome1,730 Sq Ft$3,677

Cheapest Available San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 26, 2024 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 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Harbor View Villas starting at $1,752 in the Mountain View neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $4,629. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Terraces271332x6$1,220
Harbor View Villas3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,752
College View3x3$2,140
Woodlawn Gardens Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath$2,585
Spring Gardens3 bed 2 bath$2,695
Lemon Gardens Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths$2,695
4325 Texas St3/1.5$2,699
Oak Hill ApartmentsFully Renovated Three Bedroom$2,700
ParkCypress$2,728

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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.

San Diego, CA
Population: 1,425,976

Ranked #8

in US Census Population by City

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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 $4,629.

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 $10,315 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 1,336 sq ft.

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