Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado Rd,
San Diego, CA 92120
$1,819 - $4,599
Studio - 3 Beds
Michael Arms Apartments
5690 Lake Murray Blvd,
La Mesa,
CA
91942
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Highlights
- Furnished Units Available
- Balcony
- Patio
About Michael Arms Apartments
Find your next place to live at Michael Arms Apartments. The address for this community is on Lake Murray Blvd in La Mesa. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. The team of leasing professionals is ready to help you in finding the perfect place to live. Contact us or drop by to find out current pricing and find your new home at Michael Arms Apartments.
Michael Arms Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91942 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Balcony
- Patio
- Garden
Location
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Located just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa lives up to its nickname as the "Jewel of the Hills." This welcoming city offers diverse housing options, from contemporary apartment communities to historic single-family homes. The heart of the community beats in La Mesa Village, where residents gather for weekly Friday farmers' markets and the annual Oktoberfest celebration, which attracts around 200,000 visitors. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,061 monthly, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,493.
La Mesa combines its historic charm with modern appeal. Harry Griffen Park hosts the popular "Sundays at Six" summer concert series, offering residents a perfect spot for outdoor entertainment. Grossmont Center serves as the area's primary shopping destination and is currently being revitalized under new ownership.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | La Mesa, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,961 | $1,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,185 | $2,018 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,968 | $2,486 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,958 | $3,009 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.7 mi |
Michael Arms Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.4 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near San Diego State University and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
591 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
458 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
626 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
238 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include 70Th Street, located 1.7 miles from Michael Arms Apartments. Michael Arms Apartments is near San Diego International, located 12.0 miles or 19 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 11.2 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 12.7 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.1 mi |
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Drive: | 33 min | 25.1 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 28.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.0 mi |
Time and distance from Michael Arms Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Michael Arms Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-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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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Mission Trails Regional Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi |
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.3 mi |
Michael Arms Apartments has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Lamar County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
Michael Arms Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 13.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.9 mi |
Michael Arms Apartments is 13.3 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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5690 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942