3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,200 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,411 | $1,033 | $8,400 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,743 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,321 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,492 | $792 | $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
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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 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 $4,743.
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 1,502 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
Written by: Hayden Goldberg
Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.