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Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego CA

240 Rentals Available

La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
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$3,245+

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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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3 Beds

$3,109+

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$3,105+

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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
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$3,000+

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Campus Village Apartments

5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,925

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Wintergreen

1454-1524 Oro Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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$3,275

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Loma Palisades

2799 Adrian St, San Diego, CA 92110
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$3,275+

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The Hills

15095 Via Hondonada, San Diego, CA 92129
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$2,970+

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3167 Market

3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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Canyon Rim Apartments

10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
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$3,025+

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College View

5420 55th St, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,320
Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173

3 Beds

$3,025+

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$3,020+
Parklane Apartments

9669 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126

3 Beds

$3,325
Ironwood

2240 Ironwood Cir, San Diego, CA 92154

3 Beds

$3,113+

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3 Beds

$3,050+
Potomac Square Apartments

6325-6383 Potomac St, San Diego, CA 92139

3 Beds

$2,695+
Valley Breeze Apartments

1394 Oro Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92154

3 Beds

$3,200+
Topaz

5826-5854 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

3 Beds

$1,890+
The Modern Apartments

3201 Annrae St, San Diego, CA 92123

3 Beds

$3,224+
Meadowbrook

7784-7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139

3 Beds

$2,352
Modica Family Apartments

5255 Mount Etna Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

3 Beds

$2,869
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing

3501-3509 Vista Ln, San Diego, CA 92173

3 Beds

$1,922+
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 725 sq ft

$2,455

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Unit 2612 at La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
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$999+

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Cerca Student Housing

5716 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
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$986+

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Monte

6251 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$1,065+

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$1,050+

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115
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$950+

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Stateside

6151 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,250 sq ft

$3,200

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4518 52nd St

4518 52nd St, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 815 sq ft

$3,179

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3 Beds, 1 Bath, 815 sq ft

$3,175

Unit 699 at 64 Forty

6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,131 sq ft

$3,400

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1400 Broadway Unit 1206

1400 Broadway Unit 1206, San Diego, CA 92101
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 900 sq ft

$2,900

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4060 Oakcrest Dr

4060 Oakcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92105
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,146 sq ft

$3,400

3823 Demus St

3823 Demus St, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds

$3,085

Apartment for Rent

2357 Grove Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
3 Beds

$3,400

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3806 69th St, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,080 sq ft

$3,200

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Unit 8 at Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
3 Beds

$2,700

Condo for Rent

6851 Amherst St, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds

$3,200

Townhome for Rent

4517 College Way, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds

$2,800

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2782 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
3 Beds

$3,000

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5920 Streamview Dr, San Diego, CA 92105
3 Beds

$3,400

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4040 Boundary St, San Diego, CA 92104
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,000 sq ft

$2,925

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Unit 316 at Campus Village Apartments

5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds

$3,600

Condo for Rent

7047 Camino Degrazia, San Diego, CA 92108
3 Beds

$2,900

Apartment for Rent

5920 Streamview Dr, San Diego, CA 92105
3 Beds

$3,150

House for Rent

3082 K St, San Diego, CA 92102
3 Beds

$3,500

House for Rent

6440 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

$3,395

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8735 Navajo Rd Unit 2

8735 Navajo Rd Unit 2, San Diego, CA 92119
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3 Bedroom San Diego, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

Whether you're on a budget or just looking to save, there are plenty of ways to find cheap apartments in San Diego. Start by defining your list of apartment “must-haves.” What features can you not live without? If you want to live within walking distance to your favorite downtown locations, you may find that a smaller apartment of fewer amenities are a fair trade-off. Rent prices in San Diego tend to be higher near the city center. For better deals, explore neighborhoods farther out where rents can be lower and apartment sizes may be larger. Look for areas with a higher number of available rental units — landlords with more vacancies are often more willing to offer incentives like lower rent or flexible lease terms. Keep an eye on listings for budget-friendly apartments that meet your core needs while offering a reasonable commute and access to the amenities you want.

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