Townhomes California San Diego County San Diego Clairemont

$3,395 / Month

5252 Balboa Arms Dr

San Diego, CA 92117

619-838-9307

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

954 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Fitness Center
No Units Above
Gated Community
Clubhouse
Deck
Park or Greenbelt View

5252 Balboa Arms Dr

About This Home

$3,495 deposit, Available Now

Elevated,light-filled,and move-in ready! This beautifully second-story 3-bedroom,2-bath condo in Clairemont offers refined comfort in an unbeatable convenient location. Soaring vaulted ceilings with extra windows create an airy,open feel in the main living space,while a private balcony provides the perfect spot to unwind. The tastefully updated kitchen features modern finishes and flows effortlessly into the dining and living areas,all thoughtfully styled with crisp furnishings designed for a polished,professional lifestyle. With in-unit washer and dryer,gated parking,secure complex,multiple complex pools,spa,sauna,fitness room and outdoor BBQ areas,this long-term rental will feel like home from the moment you move in. A turnkey opportunity offering style,ease and ideally positioned just minutes from shopping,diverse eateries,UC San Diego Health,and Rady Children's Hospital. MLS# 260009483

5252 Balboa Arms Dr is a townhome located in San Diego County and the 92117 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 2006

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Mediterranean Architecture Patio Home Clay Roof Stucco Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

Linoleum Flooring 1-Story Property Dining Area 954 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 4/21/26 Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity

Lot Details

No Units Above

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

1 Car Garage

Utilities

Gas Water Heater Cable TV Available Water Filtration System Heat Pump System Heating System Uses Natural Gas Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window

Views

Park or Greenbelt Views

Community Details

Amenities

Clubhouse Sauna Community Barbecue Grill

Overview

Balboa Ridge Community Clairemont Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Fitness Center Community Pool Community Spa

Security

Gated Community

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
    
    $3,495

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 Richard M Combs | Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc.
Phone Number
Contact
Source

San Diego MLS

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Neighborhood

Sitting directly north of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and adjacent to SeaWorld San Diego, Clairemont is a large neighborhood with much to offer. It is directly east of La Jolla and Pacific Beach, so residents are minutes away from some of San Diego’s best beaches. The neighborhood is home to San Diego Mesa College and the University of California San Diego is only about four miles north, making Clairemont a great option for students.

Clairemont offers some terrific parks, including Tecolote Canyon Natural Park. This vast park covers 903 acres and is a terrific hiking destination. Other great destinations include Marian Bear Memorial Park and nearby Fiesta Island Park. Shopping is plentiful in Clairemont, with the Clairemont Town Square Mall and Genesee Plaza offering a variety of shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy short commutes (under 30 minutes) to San Diego, making Clairemont a favorite location for commuters.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Dishwasher

Microwave
Vinyl Flooring

Views
Balcony

Deck
Pool

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
San Diego Continuing Education	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
San Diego Mesa College	Drive:	8 min	2.6 mi
University of San Diego	Drive:	11 min	5.1 mi
The Art Inst., San Diego	Drive:	11 min	5.6 mi

5252 Balboa Arms Dr is within 8 minutes or 2.6 miles from San Diego Mesa College. It is also near San Diego Continuing Education and University of San Diego.

Schools

Sequoia Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

180 Students

Nearby

Sequoia Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

180 Students

Attendance Zone

King-Chavez Community Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

344 Students

Nearby

Innovation Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

350 Students

Attendance Zone

Madison High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

780 Students

Attendance Zone

Coastal Christian Academy

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

71 Students

Nearby

Reformation Lutheran

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

143 Students

Nearby

Horizon Junior/Senior High School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

597 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Utc Station, located 4.1 miles from 5252 Balboa Arms Dr. 5252 Balboa Arms Dr is near San Diego International, located 9.0 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Utc Station	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
Clairemont Drive Station	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
Executive Drive Station	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
Balboa Avenue Station	Drive:	9 min	5.2 mi
Hazard Center	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Old Town Transit Center	Drive:	12 min	7.3 mi
Sorrento Valley	Drive:	14 min	8.3 mi
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)	Drive:	15 min	9.8 mi
Solana Beach	Drive:	22 min	15.4 mi
Encinitas	Drive:	26 min	19.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
San Diego International	Drive:	15 min	9.0 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Active

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5252 Balboa Arms Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Balboa Plaza	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Liberty Park Plaza	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Genesee Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

5252 Balboa Arms Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Marian Bear Memorial Park	Drive:	7 min	4.2 mi
Rose Canyon Open Space Park	Drive:	10 min	6.0 mi
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center	Drive:	11 min	6.4 mi
Old Town San Diego Historic District	Drive:	12 min	7.2 mi
Mission Bay Park	Drive:	16 min	7.4 mi

5252 Balboa Arms Dr has 5 parks within 7.4 miles, including Marian Bear Memorial Park, Rose Canyon Open Space Park, and Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Sharp Memorial Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi

5252 Balboa Arms Dr has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Sharp Memorial Hospital which is 3.3 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Pacific Fleet Training Center	Drive:	17 min	9.6 mi
USMC Air Station Miramar	Drive:	20 min	11.8 mi
North Island Naval Air Station	Drive:	27 min	15.1 mi

5252 Balboa Arms Dr has 3 military bases within 15.1 miles, the nearest is Pacific Fleet Training Center which is 9.6 miles away and a 17 minute drive.