California San Diego County Solana Beach

$3,995 / Month

242 S Helix Ave

Solana Beach, CA 92075

619-993-6089

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

850 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

End Unit
1-Story Property
Gravity Heating System

242 S Helix Ave

About This Home

$3,995 deposit, Available Now

Solana Beach,west of Highway 101! Available for immediate move in. New flooring and freshly painted. Light and bright,2 bedroom,1 bath home. Located on the 2nd floor of a small 4 unit complex (no neighbors above or below). Featuring vaulted,wood beam ceilings and an open layout. Private deck,perfect for enjoying ocean breezes. Close proximity to Fletcher Cove Park/Beach,Cedros Design District,Belly Up Tavern,popular restaurants,and the Train Station. In-unit Laundry,1 Car Garage + Parking in front of garage. 12-month lease only (no shorter term leases,no pets,please). Don't miss this opportunity to live in one of the best locations in Solana Beach. MLS# 260012713

242 S Helix Ave is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92075 ZIP Code.

* 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1968

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Composition Roof Stucco Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

1-Story Property 850 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Oven or Range Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 5/29/26 Tenant pays for electricity, gas

Lot Details

End Unit No Unit Above or Below

Parking

1 Car Garage Assigned Parking Garage Door Opener

Utilities

Gravity Heating System

Community Details

Overview

Solana Beach Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,995

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.

Contact

Listed by Emily Behrmann | New Wave Real Estate
Phone Number
Contact
Source

San Diego MLS

This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should rely on this information only to decide whether or not to further investigate a particular property. BEFORE MAKING ANY OTHER DECISION, YOU SHOULD PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE THE FACTS (e.g. square footage and lot size) with the assistance of an appropriate professional. You may use this information only to identify properties you may be interested in investigating further. All uses except for personal, non-commercial use in accordance with the foregoing purpose are prohibited. Redistribution or copying of this information, any photographs or video tours is strictly prohibited. This information is derived from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) service provided by San Diego MLS. Displayed property listings may be held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent responsible for this display. The information and any photographs and video tours and the compilation from which they are derived is protected by copyright. Compilation © 2026 San Diego MLS

Location Get Directions

Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

| Edit

City - Solana Beach

Solana Beach sits on San Diego County's northern coast between Del Mar and Encinitas, occupying just four square miles of blufftop terrain and sandy shoreline. Originally called Lockwood Mesa, the area transformed in the early 1920s after major coastal development reshaped its geography, and the city incorporated in 1986. Today it operates as a self-contained coastal community with a walkable core, a strong sense of place, and steady demand from those who want proximity to downtown San Diego without sacrificing a quieter pace of life. The Cedros Design District anchors the city's commercial identity, drawing visitors and residents alike to its art galleries, boutiques, and performance venues along a single walkable corridor.

The housing mix leans toward smaller apartment communities, condos, and townhomes rather than large high-rise towers, reflecting the city's compact footprint and low-density character.

Learn more about living in Solana Beach

Amenities

Heating

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
MiraCosta College, San Elijo	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
UC San Diego, Main Campus	Drive:	14 min	9.5 mi
UC San Diego, Scripps	Drive:	17 min	10.9 mi
San Diego Miramar College	Drive:	23 min	14.6 mi

242 S Helix Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.2 miles from MiraCosta College, San Elijo. It is also near UC San Diego, Main Campus and UC San Diego, Scripps.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Solana Beach include Ucsd Health La Jolla Station, located 9.2 miles from 242 S Helix Ave. 242 S Helix Ave is near San Diego International, located 20.2 miles or 28 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Ucsd Health La Jolla Station	Drive:	14 min	9.2 mi
Executive Drive Station	Drive:	15 min	9.6 mi
Nobel Drive Station	Drive:	15 min	10.0 mi
Va Medical Center Station	Drive:	16 min	10.2 mi
Ucsd Central Campus Station	Drive:	16 min	10.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Solana Beach	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Encinitas	Drive:	10 min	4.8 mi
Sorrento Valley	Drive:	11 min	7.2 mi
Carlsbad Poinsettia	Drive:	15 min	10.4 mi
Carlsbad Village	Drive:	22 min	14.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
San Diego International	Drive:	28 min	20.2 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore^™

- / 100

Traffic

Airport

Businesses

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 242 S Helix Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Solana Beach Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Cedros Avenue	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Plaza 101	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi

242 S Helix Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Cardiff State Beach	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
San Dieguito County Park	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
San Elijo State Beach	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi

242 S Helix Ave has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Cardiff State Beach, San Dieguito County Park, and San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas	Drive:	8 min	4.6 mi
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla	Drive:	12 min	8.6 mi
Scripps Green Hospital	Drive:	14 min	9.5 mi

242 S Helix Ave has 3 hospitals within 9.5 miles, the nearest is Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas which is 4.6 miles away and a 8 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
USMC Air Station Miramar	Drive:	30 min	18.6 mi
Pacific Fleet Training Center	Drive:	30 min	20.7 mi
Fort Rosecrans Military Reservation	Drive:	34 min	22.9 mi