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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA under $3000

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  • 35
    Resident Rated
    a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Nobel Court, California, 92122 the swimming pool at Nobel Court, San Diego, 92122
    4.0
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    3707 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    6 Units available
    1 BED $2,510+
    a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Nobel Court, California, 92122 the swimming pool at Nobel Court, San Diego, 92122 Gym at Nobel Court, California, 92122 a large white apartment building with palm trees in front of it at Nobel Court, San Diego, CA
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    5/5 Anonymous on Oct 5, 2023

    I am a parent of an out of state student at UCSD. Naiza is extremely helpful answering questions and making the application process easy. Naiza continues to be helpful even after move in, not just during the application process. The office staff was also very helpful on move in day. Maintenance has attended to our request within 24 hours of putting in a service request.

    5/5 Anonymous on Oct 2, 2023

    I am the parent of an out of state student at UCSD. Naiza was very helpful and answered all my questions (I had a lot) in a timely manner. She made me feel very comfortable having my daughter live. The move in process was very easy. Jackie and Joe were both welcoming and helpful the day we moved in. It has been a month, and we have had two service requests. Maintenance has fixed the issues within 24 hours of our request.

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    Island Kitchen at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108 Bedroom at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
    4.0
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    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
    Available
    1 BED $2,180+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    Island Kitchen at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108 Bedroom at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, CA Elegant Dining Area at Apex Mission Valley, California, 92108 a swimming pool with blue chairs and a blue building in the background at Apex Mission Valley, San Diego, California
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    5/5 Betty on Sep 30, 2025

    They are very attentive to my needs on ny apartament

    5/5 Betty on Jan 11, 2024

    Thank you for working on making the place better

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    Large U-shaped kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, sink, stove, oven and fridge at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Bedroom with mirrored closet doors, full size bed and night stand at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California
    4.5
    Today

    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
    Available
    1 BED $2,431
    2 BEDS $2,495+
    Large U-shaped kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, sink, stove, oven and fridge at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Bedroom with mirrored closet doors, full size bed and night stand at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Outdoor resident lounge with a red patio sofa, high table with orange chairs next to the pool, with a gas BBQ at Pacific Sands, San Diego, California Fitness center with treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, cable machine and medicine balls, and foam roller at Pacific Sands, San Diego, CA, 92117
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    5/5 Anonymous on Jun 30, 2022

    I enjoy living here!

    4.5/5 Iranya V. on Sep 1, 2023

    I wish rent wasnt so high in this city but I can say I do live peacefully in my complex. Everyone is friendly and minds their business. The manager and maintenance staff are very kind and efficient. Coming from a very bad experience in my last apt complex, this place is very comforting to come home to.

  • the living room and dining area of a house with a tv on the ceiling
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    7980 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $2,345+
    2 BEDS $2,645
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    22
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    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,455+
    2 BEDS $2,710
  • a living room with a white couch and a wooden table
    40
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    2185 Station Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,996+
    2 BEDS $2,991+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    45
    4 days ago

    3889 Midway Drive, San Diego, CA 92110
    1 BED $2,328
    2 BEDS $2,698+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
    49
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    15639 Avenida Alcachofa, San Diego, CA 92128
    1 BED $2,625
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    3950 Leland Street, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,305+
  • A modern living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
    19
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    9085 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    STUDIO $2,600+
    1 BED $2,850+
  • a living room and kitchen with white couches and a table
    29
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    6975 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,245+
    2 BEDS $2,761+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
    46
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    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,266+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    42
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    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,263+
    2 BEDS $2,801
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
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    7134 Schilling Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,615
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
    31
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    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,794+
    2 BEDS $2,391+
  • our apartments have a spacious courtyard with green grass and trees
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    2154 Garston Street, San Diego, CA 92111
    2 BEDS $2,700+
    3 BEDS $2,912+
  • a large living room with couches and a pool table
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    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO $1,599+
    1 BED $2,125+
    2 BEDS $2,825
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,370+
    3 BEDS $2,945+
  • A kitchen with white appliances and cabinets.
    22
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    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    2 BEDS $2,695+
  • a building flags and a sign in front of it
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    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a television
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    10411 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
    1 BED $2,418+
  • a living room with a couch and chair and a sliding glass door
    15
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    7800 Westside Drive, Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,900+
  • A living room with a wooden chair and a blue cushion.
    Today

    11832 Stoney Peak Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
    1 BED $2,452+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
    15
    Today

    3200 Paseo Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130
    STUDIO $2,956+
  • a living room with a white table and chairs and a tv on the wall
    40
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    330 13Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,360+
    1 BED $2,398+
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Diego, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 16 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Diego, CA?

The best apartments in San Diego, CA are: Apex Mission Valley, Nobel Court, Pacific Sands, 730 S. 47th Street and Mira Bella Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in San Diego, CA?

In San Diego 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 22% of San Diego’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

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