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1150 E St,
San Diego, CA 92101
$2,585 - $4,959
1-3 Beds
Crest Urban Apartments
4021 8th Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92103
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About Crest Urban Apartments
Welcome to Crest Urban Apartments, a high-end development that brings all the conveniences and amenities that urban living has to offer, to the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. Our spacious one and two bedroom apartments are the perfect fit for your on-the-go lifestyle. We provide Hillcrest residents with an exceptional amenities package and a central location to enjoy all the city has to offer. Enjoy designer kitchens and washer/dryer in every home, as well as access to 24-Hour fitness center and roof top lounge. Imagine living in a modern, city-like community, near to all the renowned shops and restaurants that have made Hillcrest one of San Diego's most desirable and sought after areas.Discover a more refined apartment experience at Crest Urban Apartments. Call us to schedule your tour today.
Crest Urban Apartments 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.
Unique Features
- Air Conditioning/Heating Unit
- Convenient Online Resident Portal
- Creative Work Spaces on Some Floors
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Efficient ducting system
- ENERGY STAR® appliances
- Green Building
- High walk-ability score
- Industrial Modern Themed Lobby with Elevator
- Large Walk In Closets
- Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
- Low-VOC paints and finishes throughout
- Modern Finished Concrete Flooring
- Off Street Secured Parking
- Online Rental Payment Ready
- Onsite Storage Units Available
- Panoramic Views of Point Loma &Mission Valley *
- Prewired for Cable/High Speed Internet
- Smart Box Technology in Living Rooms and Bedrooms
- Solar Powered Common Areas
- Spacious Balconies*
- Spectacular Views of San Diego
- Tasteful Interior Décor Inspired by the Community
- Ultra High Speed Wi-Fi Throughout Common Areas
- Waste Refuse Stations on all Levels
Community Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Roof Terrace
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-In Closets
4021 8th Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92103
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 | $2,140 | $2,018 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,390 | $2,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,998 | $3,005 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,976 | $3,892 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
Crest Urban Apartments is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
28 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
213 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
120 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
12 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 1.9 miles from Crest Urban Apartments. Crest Urban Apartments is near San Diego International, located 2.6 miles or 6 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.7 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 20.7 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 24.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
Walkability Near Crest Urban Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Crest Urban Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Crest Urban Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Balboa Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
Crest Urban Apartments has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
Crest Urban Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.3 mile away and a 6 minute walk.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
4021 8th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103