$2,395
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3837 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
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Available Feb 11
3837 First Ave.
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About This Home
$2,395 deposit,
Available Feb 11
Welcome home to this beautifully renovated apartment in one of San Diego’s most desirable neighborhoods — Hillcrest. Designed with comfort and style in mind, this 1 bed / 1 bath apartment offers high-end finishes, spacious living areas, and unbeatable walkability. Step inside to light wood-style vinyl plank flooring throughout, complemented by a sleek, modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances (range, microwave, refrigerator & dishwasher), quartz countertops, and stylish pendant lighting over the dining area. The living room and bedroom both include ceiling fans for added comfort, while the unit also features A/C and heat for year-round convenience. The fully updated bathroom offers a contemporary vanity with a quartz countertop, a tub/shower surrounded by clean white tile, and a slate-tile floor for a polished, spa-like feel. Additional highlights include: In-unit washer & dryer One off-street parking space Gated, secure property Located in prime Hillcrest, you're just steps from some of San Diego’s best dining, bars, coffee shops, boutique shopping, and the weekly farmers market. Enjoy quick access to the 5, 163, and 8 freeways, only 10 minutes to Downtown and the airport, and about 15 minutes to the beach. This is Hillcrest living at its finest — modern, convenient, and close to everything. Max 2 pets under 40lbs allowed with breed restrictions and $50/pet rent per pet. One assigned parking space. Tenant pays all utilities. To set up a showing please call or go to: Cabrillo Properties DRE#02066091 814 Morena Blvd Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92110 - Office 3D Walkthrough: Coming Soon Amenities: stainless steel appliances, renovated, in unit laundry, quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, air conditioning, 1 parking space
3837 First Ave. 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.
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Security Deposit - RefundableCharged per unit.$2,395
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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.
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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.
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Education
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| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
3837 First Ave. is within 12 minutes or 0.7 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
211 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
446 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,105 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
174 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
110 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
14 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 1.5 miles from 3837 First Ave.. 3837 First Ave. is near San Diego International, located 2.2 miles or 6 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.4 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 20.4 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 24.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
Time and distance from 3837 First Ave..
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| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
3837 First Ave. 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.
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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Balboa Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
3837 First Ave. has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Friendship Garden, and Fleet Science Center.
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| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
3837 First Ave. has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
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3837 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103