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1150 E St,
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$2,585 - $4,959
1-3 Beds
Desert Spa Apartments
4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd,
San Diego,
CA
92117
Favorites
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
600 - 950 sq ft
Desert Spa Apartments
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Giant, affordable apartments in a highly desirable neighborhood of Clairemont. Within walking distance to Clairemont Town Square shopping center including CVS, Starbucks, Vons and the Reading Cinemas Movie Theatres. Access to three large heated pools and laundry facilities. Close proximity to 5 and 805 freeways and located 10 downtown San Diego. Great value for families, seniors, and more.
Highlights
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- High Ceilings
- Pool
- Spa
About Desert Spa Apartments
Giant, affordable apartments in a highly desirable neighborhood of Clairemont. Within walking distance to Clairemont Town Square shopping center including CVS, Starbucks, Vons and the Reading Cinemas Movie Theatres. Access to three large heated pools and laundry facilities. Close proximity to 5 and 805 freeways and located 10 downtown San Diego. Great value for families, seniors, and more.
Desert Spa Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92117 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 3 Pools, Laundry Rooms
- All Utilities Are Included
- Desert Spa Amenities
- Duplex Homes Amenities
- laundryroom facilities
- Limited Off Street Parking
- On and Off Street Parking
- Riviera Arms Amenities
- stove top
- Studio
- Swimming Pool
- Water Trash & sewage
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Media Center/Movie Theatre
Spa
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk-Up
- Spa
- Pool
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Carpet
- High Ceilings
- Large Bedrooms
4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd,
San Diego,
CA
92117
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.
Learn more about living in Clairemont
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Clairemont | San Diego, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,758 | $2,018 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,047 | $2,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,537 | $3,005 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,131 | $3,892 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.5 mi |
Desert Spa Apartments is within 10 minutes or 3.8 miles from San Diego Mesa College. It is also near San Diego Continuing Education and UC San Diego, Main Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
102 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
350 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
780 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
216 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
168 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
100 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 options available in San Diego include Utc Station, located 3.3 miles from Desert Spa Apartments. Desert Spa Apartments is near San Diego International, located 9.1 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.6 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.4 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.7 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 19.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
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 Desert Spa Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
Desert Spa Apartments 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Marian Bear Memorial Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Rose Canyon Open Space Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
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Sunny Jim Cave
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi |
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi |
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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi |
Desert Spa Apartments has 5 parks within 6.4 miles, including Marian Bear Memorial Park, Rose Canyon Open Space Park, and Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi |
Desert Spa Apartments has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Sharp Memorial Hospital which is 5.3 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.7 mi |
Desert Spa Apartments is 9.7 miles and a 17 minute drive from Pacific Fleet Training Center.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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4386 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117