$4,200
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5397 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
2.5
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Square Feet
1,632 sq ft
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Available Oct 1
5397 Balboa Ave
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About This Home
$4,200 deposit,
Available Oct 1
Freshly Updated 3-Bedroom Townhome in Pacific Bluffs – Central Clairemont Welcome to your new home in Pacific Bluffs, one of Clairemont's most desirable communities. This spacious 3 bed / 2.5 bath townhome blends comfort, convenience, and lifestyle — ideal for young professionals and families who want easy access to everything San Diego has to offer. What You'll Love About This Home * All-included living: Internet, cable, water, and trash are covered with your rent. * Private attached two-car garage: rare for the area, with EV-ready power plus a charging station across the street. * In-home laundry: washer and dryer included. * Private covered patio: your own outdoor retreat for morning coffee or evening barbecues. * Modern upgrades: fresh paint, updated kitchen cabinets, recessed lighting, skylights, dual-pane windows, a custom staircase, and built-in cabinetry with plenty of storage. Durable tile flooring makes the home both family- and pet-friendly. Resort-Style Community Amenities * Olympic-size swimming pool with swim lanes and a 12-foot deep end * Shallow children's pool for younger swimmers * Brand-new playground (completion expected Fall 2025) * Sports courts for pickleball, basketball, or volleyball * Fitness center and recreation lounge with pool table, ping pong, and shuffleboard Central Location Pacific Bluffs offers the perfect combination of urban and suburban living: * Walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, Target, Home Depot, and more. * Centrally located between the 5, 805, 52, and 8 freeways for easy access across San Diego, including the bay, beaches, UTC, Downtown, and Convoy Street. * Just 2.5 miles to the Balboa trolley stop on the Blue Line, providing convenient public transit connections. The Details * 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | approximately 1,500 sq ft * Gated pedestrian entries from Balboa, Genesee, and Mt. Alifan * Renter is responsible for SDGE (gas and electric) This townhome offers more than just a place to live—it provides a complete lifestyle. With modern updates, resort-style amenities, and an unbeatable Clairemont location, it is the perfect fit for those who want central San Diego living without compromise.
5397 Balboa Ave is a townhome located in San Diego County and the 92117 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.
Townhome Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Storage Space
- Yard
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Storage Space
- Yard
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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Education
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| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi |
5397 Balboa Ave is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from San Diego Mesa College. It is also near San Diego Continuing Education and University of San Diego.
Transportation options available in San Diego include Clairemont Drive Station, located 3.8 miles from 5397 Balboa Ave. 5397 Balboa Ave is near San Diego International, located 8.7 miles or 14 minutes away.
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.9 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.7 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.2 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.2 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 19.9 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.7 mi |
Time and distance from 5397 Balboa Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
5397 Balboa Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Marian Bear Memorial Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.0 mi |
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Rose Canyon Open Space Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.3 mi |
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Old Town San Diego Historic District
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.9 mi |
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Mission Bay Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi |
5397 Balboa Ave has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including Marian Bear Memorial Park, Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center, and Rose Canyon Open Space Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
5397 Balboa Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
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5397 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92117