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    Citra Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    4464 Castelar Street, San Diego, CA 92107
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    Pacific Sands

    4.5 (6)
    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
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  • 5 units available
    3 bd $3,362+
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    Greenfield Village

    4.0 (42)
    5540 Ocean Gate Lane, San Diego, CA 92154
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    3 bd $4,651+
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    Avino

    4.5 (6)
    5040 Camino San Fermin, San Diego, CA 92130
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  • 4 units available
    3 bd $4,942+
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    West Park

    4.5 (25)
    7777 Westside Drive, Suite 118, San Diego, CA 92108
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    3 bd $4,350+
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    9800 Mira Lee Way, San Diego, CA 92126
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    Pacific Sands

    4.5 (6)
    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
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  • 5 units available
    3 bd $3,744+
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    Sofi Westview

    4.0 (7)
    11760 Westview Pky., San Diego, CA 92126
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    3 bd $4,739+
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    Gravity

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
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    3 bd $4,813+
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    Legacy

    4.0 (21)
    9320 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
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    3 bd $4,374+
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    Windsor Rancho PQ

    4.0 (17)
    14433 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, CA 92129
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    Citra Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    4464 Castelar Street, San Diego, CA 92107
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    3 bd $4,085+
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    4.0 (27)
    2242 Gill Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108
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  • 7 units available
    3 bd $4,872+
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    Purl Apartments

    4.0 (18)
    7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
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    3 bd $4,800
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    3.5 (1)
    9085 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
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    3 bd $3,807+
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    Sofi Highlands

    4.5 (15)
    11600 Compass Point Dr. N., San Diego, CA 92126
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    3 bd $3,264+
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    Casoleil

    4.0 (86)
    1100 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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  • Only 2 units left
    3 bd $6,902+
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    One Paseo Living

    4.5 (42)
    3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
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    3 bd $4,899+
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    Circa 37

    4.0 (9)
    7800 Westside Drive, Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92108
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    3 bd $5,489+
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    4.5 (12)
    13385 Highlands Place, San Diego, CA 92130
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    3 bd $3,818+
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    Vora Mission Valley

    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
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    3 bd $5,493+
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    The Society Ruby

    4.0 (11)
    101 River Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    3 bd $4,675+
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    Ocean Air

    4.0 (4)
    10500 Sea Pearl Cove, San Diego, CA 92130
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    3 bd $3,876+
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    Sofi Canyon Hills

    4.0 (8)
    9870 Mercy Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
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    3 bd $6,670+
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    The Torrey

    1200 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is between $1,795 and $29,838.

How many 3 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Diego, CA on RentCafe?

There are 214 3 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a 3 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average San Diego, CA 3 bedroom apartment size is 1,279 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment offers extra space compared to a 2 bedroom apartment, suited for a family or for sharing it with someone else.

What are the downsides of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

A 3 bedroom apartment is more expensive than smaller units and it usually comes with higher utility costs.

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA

Upgrading to a 3 bedroom apartment can have its pros and cons. Most renters who are looking for a three bedroom rental is because they need extra space for a home office, or for a child. This size apartment is also practical to share with roommates as it actually saves money on rent when 3 or 4 people get together to rent a 3 bedroom unit. They are very spacious, averaging around 1,123 Sqft. Or you can get even more space if you select “3+” beds in the top menu. The only down side is that they cost more. In San Diego, CA, rents on 3 bedroom apartments go up to $29,838. 159 rental properties offer 3 bedroom units in San Diego, CA to choose from. You are more likely to find 3 bedroom apartments in primarily residential neighborhoods, away from business districts and urban cores.

Tips on finding a cheap 3 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA

For most renters, the cost of rent is the major pain point. The larger the apartment, the more money comes out of their pocket. For that reason, cheap 3 bedroom apartments are in high demand and hard to come by. Though rent prices can go as low as $2,858 in San Diego, CA, the market is still tight. But with a little diligence and some handy search tools, you will find an affordable apartment. Try an area that’s further away from the main city attractions, or try an older building that may have cheaper apartments and a ton of charm. Sometimes lower-priced residential areas have diversity and ethnic authenticity that lend them a lot of character and color.