3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,800 (29 Rentals)

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The Rive San Diego
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Bandar Salaam
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bandar Salaam

3810 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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50th Street Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

50th Street Villas

3845 50th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Parkside
3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113

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Stateside
3 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside

6151 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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2253-2285 Dunlop St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2253-2285 Dunlop St

2253-2285 Dunlop StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Park 12 Podium
3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Landings II
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Landings II

2122 Burdock WayChula Vista, CA 91915
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Amberwood Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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The Parkway
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkway

7546 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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434 Avocado Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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542 D St Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

542 D St Apartments

542 D StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Stonewood Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Villas

551 N Date StEscondido, CA 92025
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Rancho Cornado Condos
3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Cornado Condos

740-798 Florida StImperial Beach, CA 91932
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Pacifica Sunrise
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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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 $4,752.

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 1,519 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.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.