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Discovery @ Cortez Hill

850 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101

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Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Roof Terrace
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Spa
  • Fireplace
  • Island Kitchen
  • Gated
  • Elevator

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Fees and Policies

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Property Information

  • Built in 2002
  • 199 units/22 stories

About Discovery @ Cortez Hill

Discovery @ Cortez Hill offers a combination of comfort, quality, and design. You'll find this community on Beech St. in the 92101 area of San Diego. The professional leasing team will assist you in finding the perfect apartment. It's time to find your new home. Contact or stop by the Discovery @ Cortez Hill leasing office to see available floor plans.

Discovery @ Cortez Hill is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Concierge

  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gated
  • Roof Terrace
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
Location
850 Beech St, San Diego,
CA 92101
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Neighborhood

An apartment in the Cortez neighborhood allows you to enjoy the vibes of downtown San Diego as well as the open green space of Balboa Park. Interstate 5 fronts the eastern and northern borders, giving you easy access to San Diego Bay and Coronado Island, roughly five miles away. That same Interstate serves as a gateway to nearby Pacific Ocean beaches.

Join your neighbors on the biking and hiking trails of Balboa Park, spend some time at the San Diego Zoo, or catch a film at the Fleet Science Center's IMAX Theater. When you want to feel the sand between your toes, head over to the Pacific Ocean side of Coronado Island to Breakers Beach or the Silver Strand State Beach. Dine at restaurants that line the major roadways of downtown San Diego or in one of the waterfront hotels. Locals love the lively Babcock and Story Bar, found in the historic Hotel del Coronado. Area shopping malls include Seaport Village, the Headquarters at Seaport, and the downtown Westfield Horton Plaza.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Cortez San Diego, CA
Studio $2,047 $2,025
1 Bedroom $2,726 $2,389
2 Bedrooms $3,479 $3,000
3 Bedrooms $2,617 $3,890

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 497-499 Sq Ft $1,595 $2,849 $5,739
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 721 Sq Ft $1,860 $3,464 $5,355
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1128-1129 Sq Ft $3,095 $4,950 $15,599
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1502 Sq Ft $4,995 $5,297 $5,900
Amenities
  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Gated
  • Roof Terrace
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
San Diego City College
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Discovery @ Cortez Hill is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and San Diego City College.
Schools
The O'Farrell Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,862 Students
Nearby
Lincoln Acres
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
423 Students
Nearby
Village Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
774 Students
Nearby
City Tree Christian
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
217 Students
Nearby
Lincoln International Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include 5Th Avenue, located 0.4 mile from Discovery @ Cortez Hill. Discovery @ Cortez Hill is near San Diego International, located 3.2 miles or 7 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
5Th Avenue
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
City College
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Civic Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Courthouse Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Park And Market
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 6 min 3.8 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 20 min 15.4 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 28 min 22.5 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 32 min 26.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi

Walkability Near Discovery @ Cortez Hill

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

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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
Busy
Soundscore™
57 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Busy

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Discovery @ Cortez Hill.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Horton
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Market & 15th
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
West Laurel Studios
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Discovery @ Cortez Hill has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
The New Children's Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Friendship Garden
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Balboa Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Fleet Science Center
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Discovery @ Cortez Hill has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Balboa Park, Friendship Garden, and The New Children's Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Discovery @ Cortez Hill has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Naval Medical Center San Diego which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
North Island Naval Air Station
Drive: 15 min 7.3 mi
Discovery @ Cortez Hill is 7.3 miles and a 15 minute drive from North Island Naval Air Station.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Discovery @ Cortez Hill have in-unit laundry?

Discovery @ Cortez Hill has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at Discovery @ Cortez Hill?

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

Is parking available at Discovery @ Cortez Hill?

Parking is available at Discovery @ Cortez Hill. Contact this property for details.

Is Discovery @ Cortez Hill pet-friendly?

Discovery @ Cortez Hill does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Discovery @ Cortez Hill have move-in specials?

Discovery @ Cortez Hill is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Discovery @ Cortez Hill offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Discovery @ Cortez Hill does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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