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Century Plaza Towers

3535 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Balcony
  • Views

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba — Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba — Not Available

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Property Information

  • Built in 1973
  • 52 units/13 stories

About Century Plaza Towers

At Century Plaza Towers in San Diego, CA, find your new home. With a location on 1st Ave in San Diego's 92103 Zip code, you can easily connect with a number of points of interest. Here at this community, the community staff is ready to help you find your new apartment. Be sure to come for a visit to see the available floorplan options. Drop by Century Plaza Towers today.

Century Plaza Towers is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Clubhouse

Sauna

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Views
  • Balcony
Location
3535 1st Ave, San Diego,
CA 92103
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Neighborhood

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 Hillcrest 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Hillcrest San Diego, CA
Studio $2,143 $2,017
1 Bedroom $2,386 $2,389
2 Bedrooms $3,002 $3,010
3 Bedrooms $2,967 $3,897

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 470-471 Sq Ft $995 $2,434 $3,925
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 682-683 Sq Ft $1,645 $3,095 $5,625
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1064 Sq Ft $2,000 $4,895 $14,900
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1617 Sq Ft $3,850 $5,121 $6,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3376 Sq Ft $11,920 $15,607 $20,000
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Views
  • Balcony
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
San Diego City College
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Century Plaza Towers is within 4 minutes or 1.1 miles from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Schools
Crown Point Jr Music Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
San Miguel Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
435 Students
Nearby
Village Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
774 Students
Nearby
Monarch
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
225 Students
Nearby
Montessori School Of San Diego
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
120 Students
Nearby
Comprehensive Ed Svs, Dba: Aces Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Middletown, located 1.7 miles from Century Plaza Towers. Century Plaza Towers is near San Diego International, located 2.8 miles or 7 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Middletown
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Washington Street
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
County Center/Little Italy
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Santa Fe Depot
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 21 min 13.9 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 29 min 20.9 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 32 min 24.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi

Walkability Near Century Plaza Towers

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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67 / 100

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Century Plaza Towers.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Robinson Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
The Plaza on Fourth
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Village Hillcrest
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Century Plaza Towers 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.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Fleet Science Center
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Friendship Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
San Diego Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Balboa Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Century Plaza Towers has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Friendship Garden, Fleet Science Center, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Century Plaza Towers has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Century Plaza Towers have in-unit laundry?

While Century Plaza Towers does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Century Plaza Towers?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Century Plaza Towers?

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Is Century Plaza Towers pet-friendly?

Century Plaza Towers does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Century Plaza Towers have move-in specials?

Century Plaza Towers is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Century Plaza Towers offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Century Plaza Towers does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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