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1210-1216 Essex St

1210-1216 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
Studio Studio 0 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 325 SF Not Available
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 587 SF Not Available

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Utilities Included

  • Water

Property Information

  • Built in 1920
  • 4 units/1 story

About 1210-1216 Essex St San Diego, CA 92103

1210-1216 Essex St offers a combination of comfort and style. This community is located in the Uptown San Diego area of San Diego. Select from 0 to 1 bedroom apartments then schedule a tour of the community. From amenities to availability, the leasing team will assist you in finding your dream apartment. Contact us or stop by today.

1210-1216 Essex St is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lemon Grove School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Courtyard
Location
1210-1216 Essex St, San Diego,
CA 92103
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Neighborhood

One of San Diego’s most densely populated neighborhoods, Hillcrest remains a quaint, affluent part of the city that prides itself in its diversity. Local businesses thrive in this lively neighborhood, with pedestrian-friendly streets and a variety of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.

Hillcrest resides just three miles north of bustling downtown San Diego and four miles east of the San Diego International Airport. Residents enjoy living just minutes from the San Diego Bay, waterfront parks, sandy beaches, and the historical Balboa Park. Visit Marston House Museum & Gardens to learn about one of the city’s most prominent families and the master architects and landscapers who created one of the region’s most important estates in 1905 in Balboa Park.

Enjoy some of the local eateries around town by ordering an authentic pie or calzone at Bronx Pizza, or grabbing some brunch at Snooze an A.M. Eatery.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Hillcrest San Diego, CA
Studio $2,143 $2,017
1 Bedroom $2,386 $2,389
2 Bedrooms $3,002 $3,010
3 Bedrooms $2,967 $3,897

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 471-472 Sq Ft $995 $2,419 $3,875
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 681-683 Sq Ft $1,645 $3,094 $5,625
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1063 Sq Ft $2,000 $4,907 $14,900
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1800 Sq Ft $3,850 $5,462 $6,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3376 Sq Ft $11,213 $15,371 $20,000
Amenities
  • Courtyard
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water Included
Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Drive: 4 min 2.6 mi
San Diego City College
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
1210-1216 Essex St is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Schools
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Franklin Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
380 Students
Nearby
St. Vincent De Paul
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
Nearby
Comprehensive Ed Svs, Dba: Aces Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
12 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 2.2 miles from 1210-1216 Essex St. 1210-1216 Essex St is near San Diego International, located 2.9 miles or 7 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Washington Street
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Mission Valley Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Hazard Center
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Middletown
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 19 min 13.5 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 27 min 20.5 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 31 min 24.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi

Walkability Near 1210-1216 Essex St San Diego, CA 92103

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1210-1216 Essex St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Hillcrest Colonnade
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
The Hub | Hillcrest Market
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
1727-1735 University Ave
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
1210-1216 Essex St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
San Diego Zoo
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Balboa Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fleet Science Center
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Friendship Garden
 Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
1210-1216 Essex St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
1210-1216 Essex St has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
 
 
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Does 1210-1216 Essex St have in-unit laundry?

1210-1216 Essex St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 1210-1216 Essex St?

1210-1216 Essex St includes water in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

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