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1236-1238 Essex St

1236-1238 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

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  • Built in 1948
  • 6 units/2 stories

About 1236-1238 Essex St San Diego, CA 92103

Experience San Diego living at 1236-1238 Essex St. This community can be found in San Diego on Essex St. in the 92103 area. The professional leasing staff is ready for you to come take a tour. Make sure you to see the current floorplan options. Experience a better way of living at 1236-1238 Essex St. Stop by the leasing office to schedule a tour today.

1236-1238 Essex St is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
1236-1238 Essex St, San Diego,
CA 92103
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
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.

Learn more about living in Hillcrest 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Hillcrest San Diego, CA
Studio $2,151 $2,026
1 Bedroom $2,374 $2,410
2 Bedrooms $3,006 $3,036
3 Bedrooms $2,977 $3,921

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 455-476 Sq Ft $995 $2,375 $3,450
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 684-685 Sq Ft $1,695 $3,288 $5,470
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1076-1078 Sq Ft $2,000 $5,645 $14,900
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1357 Sq Ft $3,800 $4,683 $5,900
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3528 Sq Ft $6,795 $11,366 $20,000
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 3.1 mi
1236-1238 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
Crown Point Jr Music Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
King-Chavez Community Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
306 Students
Nearby
Birney Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
535 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Vincent De Paul
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
Nearby
Aseltine School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Mission Valley Center, located 2.5 miles from 1236-1238 Essex St. 1236-1238 Essex St is near San Diego International, located 3.0 miles or 7 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
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: 6 min 2.9 mi
Rio Vista
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 8 min 3.8 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 3.0 mi

Walkability Near 1236-1238 Essex St San Diego, CA 92103

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1236-1238 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: 6 min 0.3 mi
1236-1238 Essex St has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 6-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 1.8 mi
Balboa Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fleet Science Center
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Friendship Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
1236-1238 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 Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
1236-1238 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.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Pacific Fleet Training Center
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
San Diego Naval Air Station
Drive: 12 min 7.4 mi
North Island Naval Air Station
Drive: 19 min 8.7 mi
1236-1238 Essex St has 3 military bases within 8.7 miles, the nearest is Pacific Fleet Training Center which is 5.5 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
 
 
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Does 1236-1238 Essex St have in-unit laundry?

1236-1238 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 1236-1238 Essex St?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 1236-1238 Essex St?

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Is 1236-1238 Essex St pet-friendly?

1236-1238 Essex St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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