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Pacific Sands

5550 Balboa Arms Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,495 - $3,481

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    690 - 1,060 sq ft

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  • Pool
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Patio

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Coronado $2,495 – $2,940
2 Beds 2 Baths 925 Sq Ft
6 Available units
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  • Unit 65
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Now
  • Unit 80
    price $2,940
    square feet 925
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  • Unit 32
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Dec 16
  • Unit 73
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Dec 22
  • Unit 93
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Jan 7, 2026
  • Unit 74
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Jan 12, 2026

Laguna $3,195 – $3,481
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,060 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 94
    price $3,195
    square feet 1,060
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1 Bed 1 Bath 690 Sq Ft
Coronado $2,495 – $2,940
2 Beds 2 Baths 925 Sq Ft
6 Available units
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Unit Details
  • Unit 65
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Now
  • Unit 80
    price $2,940
    square feet 925
    availibility Now
  • Unit 32
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Dec 16
  • Unit 73
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Dec 22
  • Unit 93
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Jan 7, 2026
  • Unit 74
    price $2,865
    square feet 925
    availibility Jan 12, 2026

Laguna $3,195 – $3,481
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,060 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Sq Ft
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Unit Details
  • Unit 94
    price $3,195
    square feet 1,060
    availibility Now
Cardiff Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 690 Sq Ft
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      Lease Options

      • 9 - 12 Month Leases

      Property Information

      • Built in 1970
      • 95 units/2 stories

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      About Pacific Sands

      Limited Time Offer! 1 Month FREE on select homes.At Pacific Sands, experience condo-quality apartment homes in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego. Located steps from the beach and Genesee Plaza and with easy access to UTC, Pacific Beach, and downtown San Diego, you are close to everywhere you want to be.Our spacious, open floor plans have a modern look and high-end finishes. As a resident, you'll enjoy our resort-style pool, outdoor lounge, gas BBQ, and brand-new fitness center.It's easy to see why Pacific Sands is a highly sought-after community. Please find out more, and let us help you find your new home!

      Pacific Sands is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92117 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified attendance zone.

      Unique Features

      • Ceiling Fan
      • Reserved Parking
      • Air Conditioning*
      • Organic Community Fruit Orchard
      • 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments For Rent
      • Bike Racks
      • Outdoor Lounge and BBQ Grill Area
      • Vinyl Windows
      • Ceiling Fans and Air Conditioning
      • Large Private Patio
      • Online Work Order, Payments, and Leasing
      • Outdoor Lounge
      • Sparkling Swimming Pool
      • Stainless Steel Appliances*
      • Community Organic Fruit Orchard
      • Gas BBQ
      • Italian Porcelain Tile Floors
      • Pet Friendly Community
      • Resident App
      • 24 Hour Laundry Facility
      • Maple Cabinetry
      • Updated Kitchens - Granite or Quartz Countertops
      • * Stainless Steel Appliance - Some Homes
      • 24-hour Laundry Center
      • Private Patios

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      • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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      Community Amenities

      Pool

      Fitness Center

      Laundry Facilities

      Controlled Access

      • Laundry Facilities
      • Controlled Access
      • Public Transportation
      • Lounge
      • Fitness Center
      • Pool
      • Bicycle Storage
      • Gated
      • Courtyard
      • Grill

      Apartment Features

      Air Conditioning

      High Speed Internet Access

      Refrigerator

      Disposal

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Smoke Free
      • Disposal
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Refrigerator
      • Quartz Countertops
      • Carpet
      • Tile Floors
      • Window Coverings
      • Patio
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      Amenities
      • Laundry Facilities
      • Controlled Access
      • Public Transportation
      • Lounge
      • Gated
      • Courtyard
      • Grill
      • Fitness Center
      • Pool
      • Bicycle Storage
      • Ceiling Fan
      • Reserved Parking
      • Air Conditioning*
      • Organic Community Fruit Orchard
      • 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments For Rent
      • Bike Racks
      • Outdoor Lounge and BBQ Grill Area
      • Vinyl Windows
      • Ceiling Fans and Air Conditioning
      • Large Private Patio
      • Online Work Order, Payments, and Leasing
      • Outdoor Lounge
      • Sparkling Swimming Pool
      • Stainless Steel Appliances*
      • Community Organic Fruit Orchard
      • Gas BBQ
      • Italian Porcelain Tile Floors
      • Pet Friendly Community
      • Resident App
      • 24 Hour Laundry Facility
      • Maple Cabinetry
      • Updated Kitchens - Granite or Quartz Countertops
      • * Stainless Steel Appliance - Some Homes
      • 24-hour Laundry Center
      • Private Patios
      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Smoke Free
      • Disposal
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Refrigerator
      • Quartz Countertops
      • Carpet
      • Tile Floors
      • Window Coverings
      • Patio
      Office Hours
      Monday 8am - 5pm
      Tuesday 8am - 5pm
      Wednesday 8am - 5pm
      Thursday 8am - 5pm
      Friday 8am - 5pm
      Saturday Closed
      Sunday Closed
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      Neighborhood

      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 
      Education
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      San Diego Continuing Education
      Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
      San Diego Mesa College
      Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
      University of San Diego
      Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi
      The Art Inst., San Diego
      Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
      Pacific Sands is within 7 minutes or 2.5 miles from San Diego Mesa College. It is also near San Diego Continuing Education and University of San Diego.
      Schools
      • Public Schools
      • Private Schools
      Lafayette Elementary
      Public Elementary School
      Grades K-6
      200 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Wegeforth Elementary
      Public Elementary School
      Grades K-5
      190 Students
      Nearby
      Field Elementary
      Public Elementary School
      Grades K-6
      290 Students
      Nearby
      Vista La Mesa Academy
      Public Elementary & Middle School
      Grades K-8
      591 Students
      Nearby
      Innovation Middle
      Public Middle School
      Grades 6-8
      349 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Madison High
      Public High School
      Grades 9-12
      944 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Reformation Lutheran
      Private Elementary & Middle School
      Grades PK-8
      142 Students
      Nearby
      Horizon Junior/Senior High School
      Private Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades PK-12
      597 Students
      Nearby
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      Transportation

      Transportation options available in San Diego include Clairemont Drive Station, located 4.2 miles from Pacific Sands. Pacific Sands is near San Diego International, located 9.1 miles or 15 minutes away.

      Transit / Subway Distance
      Transit / Subway Distance
      Clairemont Drive Station
      Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
      Utc Station
      Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
      Balboa Avenue Station
      Drive: 9 min 5.3 mi
      Hazard Center
      Drive: 9 min 5.6 mi
      Mission Valley Center
      Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Old Town Transit Center
      Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
      Sorrento Valley
      Drive: 14 min 9.1 mi
      San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
      Drive: 14 min 9.6 mi
      Solana Beach
      Drive: 22 min 16.1 mi
      Encinitas
      Drive: 26 min 19.8 mi
      Airports Distance
      Airports Distance
      San Diego International
      Drive: 15 min 9.1 mi
      Very Walkable
      81
      Walk Score®
      Out of 100
      If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
      Some Transit
      37
      Transit Score®
      Out of 100
      You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
      Bikeable
      66
      Bike Score®
      Out of 100
      While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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      Points of Interest

      Time and distance from Pacific Sands.

      Shopping Centers Distance
      Shopping Centers Distance
      Genesee Plaza
      Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
      Balboa Crest
      Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
      Balboa Mesa Center
      Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
      Pacific Sands has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Marian Bear Memorial Park
      Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
      Rose Canyon Open Space Park
      Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
      Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
      Drive: 10 min 6.4 mi
      Old Town San Diego Historic District
      Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
      Mission Bay Park
      Drive: 15 min 7.5 mi
      Pacific Sands has 5 parks within 7.5 miles, including Marian Bear Memorial Park, Rose Canyon Open Space Park, and Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center.
      Hospitals Distance
      Hospitals Distance
      Sharp Memorial Hospital
      Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
      Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
      Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
      Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
      Pacific Sands has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Sharp Memorial Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
       
       

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      3/8/24
      Managment is Amazing

      Joselyn & John are great here! Cute complex, friendly neighbors, very central location. Great place to live in San Diego!

      Property Manager at Pacific Sands, Responded To This Review

      Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that Joselyn and John have contributed to making your time here enjoyable and that the community and your wonderful neighbors have added to your positive experience. We're here to continue making this a great place for you to live. If there's anything you need or suggestions you have, please feel free to reach out. Take care, The Pacific Sands Team

      10/5/17
      Watch out

      Make sure and get everything in writing... they do with a 35 page lease. They tried to go back on a 50% off my first month's deal after I moved, they entered my apartment illegally, tried to apply rent towards a $35 utility bill and charge me a late fee, lost my lease and tried to charge me for month to month. Highly unorganized, there's a revolving door of new managers and their corporate office clearly doesn't care.

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      • Pacific Sands | 2 Bed, 2 Bath - 925 SF

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      Frequently Asked Questions
      Does Pacific Sands have in-unit laundry?

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

      What utilities are included in rent at Pacific Sands?

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

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

      Pacific Sands has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,495/mo. to $3,481/mo.

      Is Pacific Sands pet-friendly?

      Yes, Pacific Sands welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

      How much income do I need to rent at Pacific Sands?

      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 $2,495 for a two bedrooms, you would need to earn about $90,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.

      Does Pacific Sands have move-in specials?

      Pacific Sands is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,495.

      Does Pacific Sands offer Matterport 3D tours?

      Yes! Pacific Sands offers 3 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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