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$2,295 / Month

4520-4551 51st St

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San Diego, CA 92115

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    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    920 sq ft

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About This Home

$2,200 deposit, Available Now

Welcome to your cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the historic Talmadge-Kensington community in a charming complex on 51st Street, just north of El Cajon Blvd. This condo offers a convenient and vibrant lifestyle, with close proximity to public transportation, San Diego State University, freeway access, and a variety of cafes, bars, and restaurants. This is an ideal home for those seeking modern amenities, a great location, and the vibrant atmosphere of San Diego. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! All applicants must complete a PetScreening Profile even if the household does not have a pet/animal. Please see the link below or contact the office. DRE 01197438

Unique Features

  • water
  • Coin-Op Laundry
  • laundry on site
  • Wall A/C & Heat
  • sewer
  • trash
  • Community BBQ

4520-4551 51St St is a house located in San Diego County and the 92115 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 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
        Charged per unit.
        $2,200

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

  • Dishwasher

Contact

  • Listed by Utopia Management Inc. | Utopia Management Inc.
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Neighborhood

Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mid-City region, Talmadge is a historic neighborhood that continues to charm renters. Named after several Hollywood movie stars, Talmadge exudes Old Hollywood glamour and is known for its eclectic architectural styles, including Cape Cod cottages, Spanish Revival, California bungalows, and Normandy-style homes. Talmadge residents have a strong neighborhood pride with several community organizations that work to improve the neighborhood or plan family-friendly events like the annual block party and holiday parades. The neighborhood is also known for its excellent dining scene exemplified by Food Truck Nights and El Cajon Boulevard, a long thoroughfare filled with international eateries and grocery stores.

Along with a close-knit community and great restaurants, Talmadge also boasts an excellent location. The neighborhood is nestled between canyons, giving scenic views to many renters.

Learn more about living in Talmadge 
Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • water
  • Coin-Op Laundry
  • laundry on site
  • Wall A/C & Heat
  • sewer
  • trash
  • Community BBQ
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Diego State University
Drive: 11 min 3.1 mi
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
The Art Inst., San Diego
Drive: 11 min 6.3 mi
San Diego City College
Drive: 10 min 6.6 mi
4520-4551 51st St is within 11 minutes or 3.1 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near UC San Diego, Medical Center and The Art Inst., San Diego.
Schools
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Fay Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
514 Students
Attendance Zone
Mann Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
680 Students
Attendance Zone
Crawford High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,318 Students
Attendance Zone
Waldorf School Of San Diego
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
273 Students
Nearby
Faith Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Sdsu Transit Center, located 2.2 miles from 4520-4551 51st St. 4520-4551 51st St is near San Diego International, located 7.0 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Sdsu Transit Center
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Grantville
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Mission San Diego
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Ucsd Health East Station
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Qualcomm Stadium
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 13 min 7.8 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 22 min 15.4 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 30 min 22.4 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 34 min 26.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 15 min 7.0 mi
Very Walkable
76
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
49
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
56
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4520-4551 51st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
El Cajon Shopping Center
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
A+Care Medical Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Metro Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
4520-4551 51st St has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Chollas Lake Park
 Drive: 10 min 2.9 mi
San Diego Zoo
 Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
 Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Balboa Park
 Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Fleet Science Center
 Drive: 14 min 8.5 mi
4520-4551 51st St has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Chollas Lake Park, San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
4520-4551 51st St has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Hospital Medical Center which is 2.9 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
San Diego Naval Air Station
Drive: 12 min 7.8 mi
4520-4551 51st St is 7.8 miles and a 12 minute drive from San Diego Naval Air Station.

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