$3,195
Total Monthly Price
3688 1st Ave Unit #18
San Diego, CA 92103
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656-232-3292
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1.5
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Square Feet
920 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Pool
- Balcony
- Patio
- Hardwood Floors
- Fireplace
- Smoke Free
3688 1st Ave Unit #18
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,195 deposit,
Available Now
A bright and spacious 2BD/1.5BA condo available in Hillcrest / Bankers Hills. Great neighborhood: walking distance to dining, grocery stores, Balboa Park and, if you are a medical professional, a 10-minute walk to the major hospitals (UCSD Hillcrest, Scripps). Quick access to I-8, I-5 & 163. The condo is freshly painted and has new stainless steel appliances and recently remodeled bathrooms. It has beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The community is well-maintained and includes access to a pool and a small on-site gym. The unit comes with two private parking spots, one in the underground, secure garage and another one in the alley (a reserved parking spot). Rent is $3,195, and the move-in date is flexible as early as May 10. Tenant pays electricity + WiFi. Water, trash, and sewer are covered by HOA, with owner paying the HOA dues. Message me if you're interested in more information or ready to view!
A bright and spacious 2BD/1.5BA condo available in prime Hillcrest / Bankers Hills location. The unit features beautiful hardwood (bamboo) floors throughout, a completely remodeled bathroom with contemporary finishes, recently upgraded kitchen appliances, including a dishwasher, and in-unit washer/dryer. It has been freshly repainted. Ceiling fans in all rooms, with a spacious and private patio / balcony. Great neighborhood: walking distance to dining and coffee establishments, grocery stores (Ralphs, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods), Balboa Park and, if you are a medical professional, a 10-minute walk to the major hospitals (UCSD Hillcrest, Scripps Mercy). Quick freeway access (to I-8, I-5 & 163) and easy access to public transportation. The community is well-maintained and includes access to pool and a small on-site gym. The unit comes with two private parking spots, one in the underground, secure garage and another one in the alley (a reserved parking spot). Rent is $3,195, and the move-in date is flexible as early as May 15. Tenant pays electricity + WiFi. Water, trash, and sewer are covered by HOA, with owner paying the HOA dues. Message me if you're interested in more information or ready to view!
3688 1st Ave is a condo located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.
Condo Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Intercom
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
- Hardwood Floors
- Crown Molding
- Double Pane Windows
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Balcony
- Patio
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.
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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
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
3688 1st Ave Unit #18 is within 16 minutes or 0.8 mile from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
213 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 1.8 miles from 3688 1st Ave Unit #18. 3688 1st Ave Unit #18 is near San Diego International, located 2.5 miles or 6 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.7 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 20.7 mi |
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Drive: | 32 min | 24.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
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Good Public Transit
Transit
60
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
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Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 3688 1st Ave Unit #18.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
3688 1st Ave Unit #18 has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Balboa Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
3688 1st Ave Unit #18 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Friendship Garden, Fleet Science Center, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
3688 1st Ave Unit #18 has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
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| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.8 mi |
3688 1st Ave Unit #18 has 3 military bases within 8.8 miles, the nearest is Pacific Fleet Training Center which is 4.7 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Intercom
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
- Hardwood Floors
- Crown Molding
- Double Pane Windows
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Patio
- Fitness Center
- Pool
3688 1st Ave Unit #18 Photos
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View of the pool
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Pool
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View of the pool
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View of the building exterior
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On-site gym
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View from the dining area; generous storage behind the double doors, as well as washer-dryer
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
3688 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92103