AVA Balboa Park
3288 5th Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92103
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Monthly Rent
$2,274 - $4,948
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 1.5 ba
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Square Feet
499 - 1,019 sq ft
Highlights
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
- Spa
- Gated
- Elevator
- Grill
- Views
Pricing & Floor Plans
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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Utilities & Essentials
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Connect+ Smart TechCharged per unit.$30 / mo
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Connect+ InternetCharged per unit.$64 / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application FeesCharged per applicant.$50.25
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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One-Time Pet FeeCharged per pet.$0
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Pet DepositCharged per pet.$0
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Monthly Pet FeeCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Cats
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One-Time Pet FeeCharged per pet.$0
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Pet DepositCharged per pet.$0
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Monthly Pet FeeCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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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.
Details
Lease Options
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3 - 16 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2015
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100 units/6 stories
Matterport 3D Tour
About AVA Balboa Park
AVA is a living space in one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods on Banker’s Hill. Our studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments with loft options feature an urban-inspired design that extends beyond your walls to cool spaces all over the community. Watch the sunset with panoramic views of San Diego Bay and the Downtown Skyline through our soaring floor-to-ceiling windows or from our expansive patios and decks. Conveniently located on Fifth, one block from Balboa Park with easy access to the I-5 and 163 freeways, and blocks from boutique retail, cool restaurants, craft cocktails, and more, AVA Balboa Park is the perfect home base.
AVA Balboa Park is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Clubhouse
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Walk-In Closets
Patio
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Patio
- Deck
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 HillcrestCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Hillcrest | San Diego, CA | |
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| Studio | $2,240 | $2,028 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,249 | $2,386 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,839 | $2,958 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,666 | $3,828 |
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Patio
- Deck
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Civic Center, located 1.7 miles from AVA Balboa Park. AVA Balboa Park is near San Diego International, located 3.1 miles or 7 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.8 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 20.8 mi |
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Drive: | 32 min | 24.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
Time and distance from AVA Balboa Park.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Balboa Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
AVA Balboa Park Photos
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Kitchens with dark cabinetry, white quartz countertops, white tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and hard surface flooring
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1BR,1BA - California Bay
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Kitchens with dark cabinetry, white quartz countertops, white tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and hard surface flooring
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Kitchen, living, and dining area
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Kitchen, living, and dining area
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Living room with hard surface flooring
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In-home washer and dryer
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Balcony (in select homes)
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Bedroom with carpet
Models
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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AVA Balboa Park has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
AVA Balboa Park has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,274/mo. to $4,948/mo.
Yes, AVA Balboa Park welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,274 for a studio, you would need to earn about $90,960 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
AVA Balboa Park is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,274.
Yes! AVA Balboa Park offers 1 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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3288 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
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