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Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable

3545 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92102

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,237

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    871 sq ft

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Enjoy San Diego living at Island Gardens Apartments. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. The leasing team is ready and waiting for you to visit. Enjoy a wide selection of amenities and features like convenient on-site parking options, smoke free options, and high-speed internet access. Contact us or stop by today.

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Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Property Manager on Site

Pricing & Floor Plans

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI
$2,237 2 Beds 1 Bath 871 Sq Ft
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI
$2,237 2 Beds 1 Bath 871 Sq Ft
Available Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Credit check fee Charged per applicant.
        $40

No Pets Allowed

  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Fee
      Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.
      $0 / mo
    Comments
    Max of 1, Each unit gets one unassigned parking space.
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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.

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal

Property Information

  • Built in 1960
  • 122 units/2 stories

About Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable

Enjoy San Diego living at Island Gardens Apartments. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. The leasing team is ready and waiting for you to visit. Enjoy a wide selection of amenities and features like convenient on-site parking options, smoke free options, and high-speed internet access. Contact us or stop by today.

Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92102 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Laundry Facilities On Site, 24/7 Maint.

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  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Grill

24 Hour Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Playground
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Disposal

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Gas Range
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring

Income Restrictions

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

How To Qualify

Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.
# Persons
60 % Income Limit
1
$63,660
2
$72,720
3
$81,840
4
$90,900
5
$98,220
Location
3545 Island Ave, San Diego,
CA 92102
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City - San Diego

San Diego earns its nickname "America's Finest City" not just from good weather but from 70 miles of coastline that are the perfect place to spend your weekend outdoors. Neighborhoods like North Park, Little Italy, and the Gaslamp Quarter each carry their own distinct energy — from craft brewery culture and street art to waterfront dining and live music. Balboa Park, one of the oldest recreational parks in the country, anchors the city's cultural scene with 17+ museums, sprawling gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Mission Trails Regional Park adds another 8,000-plus acres of trails and open space just minutes from downtown.

The rental market reflects the city's range of lifestyles. Downtown high-rises and loft-style apartment communities sit alongside bungalows near the beach and hillside townhomes with canyon views. Whether you're drawn to the walkable streets of East Village or the quieter stretches of Carmel Valley, there's a rental fit for just about every preference.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Mt Hope San Diego, CA
Studio $527 $2,017
1 Bedroom $1,586 $2,389
2 Bedrooms $1,111 $3,011
3 Bedrooms $1,462 $3,899
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Laundry Facilities On Site, 24/7 Maint.
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Gas Range
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Diego City College
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 6 min 3.9 mi
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable is within 5 minutes or 2.8 miles from San Diego City College. It is also near Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Calif. Western School of Law.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Chollas/Mead Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
534 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
306 Students
Nearby
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
Millennial Tech Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Attendance Zone
Lincoln High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,487 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Jude Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Brookshire International Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Crenshaw Booker T Christian School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include 32Nd & Commercial, located 0.7 mile from Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable. Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable is near San Diego International, located 6.4 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
32Nd & Commercial
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
47Th Street
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
25Th & Commercial
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Pacific Fleet
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Harborside
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 10 min 7.0 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 23 min 16.6 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 31 min 23.6 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 35 min 27.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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70 / 100

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Airport

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Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Otto Plaza
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Imperial Marketplace
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Harbor Pointe Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Friendship Garden
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
San Diego Zoo
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Balboa Park
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Balboa Park, Fleet Science Center, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Paradise Valley Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Naval Medical Center San Diego which is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
San Diego Naval Air Station
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
US Naval Amphibious Base
Drive: 13 min 7.9 mi
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable is 3.4 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Naval Amphibious Base.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this property have in-unit laundry?

While this property does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at this property?

Select utilities are included in rent at this property, including water and trash removal. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at this property?

Parking is available at this property and is free of charge for residents.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

This property has two-bedrooms apartments renting for $2,237/mo.

Is this property pet-friendly?

This property does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at this property?

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 $2,237 for a two-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $89,480 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does this property have move-in specials?

This property is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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