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$5,500 / Month

1238 Essex St

San Diego, CA 92103

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858-757-8486

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

800 sq ft
Available

Available Apr 24, 2026

1238 Essex St

About This Home

$3,000 deposit, Available Apr 24, 2026

Charming 2BR/1BA single-family home in Imperial Beach featuring a bright and spacious living area, front yard, and convenient garage. Enjoy a comfortable coastal lifestyle just minutes from the beach in this inviting home filled with natural light.

1238 Essex St is a house located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

House Features

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Contact

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Neighborhood

Uptown San Diego sits directly north of Balboa Park, the city’s iconic green space featuring the San Diego Zoo, the Balboa Park Golf Course, the San Diego National History Museum, and so much more. If you’re not enjoying the beautiful landscape and nature trails at Balboa Park, then you’re probably shopping or dining at the Hub Hillcrest Market. This trendy shopping complex offers a variety of vendors, from grocers and restaurants to services and specialty shops.

Located just three miles north of Downtown San Diego, Uptown has unbeatable access to everything this major metropolis has to offer, as well as proximity to the San Diego International Airport. Check out Waterfront Park, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, or the city’s Saturday special, the Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market. Uptown residents have immediate access to Highway 163, traveling directly into Downtown.

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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

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

Vista La Mesa Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

591 Students

Nearby

Birney Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

501 Students

Attendance Zone

Roosevelt International Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

761 Students

Attendance Zone

San Diego High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,105 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Patrick's Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

179 Students

Nearby

St. Vincent De Paul

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

174 Students

Nearby

Aseltine School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades 1-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 2.3 miles from 1238 Essex St. 1238 Essex St is near San Diego International, located 3.0 miles or 7 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Washington Street	Drive:	5 min	2.3 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:	6 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:	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

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

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Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

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Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 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	0.4 mi

1238 Essex St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 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

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:	14 min	0.7 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi