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La Mesa, CA 91942
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Park Ave Apartments
4236 Parks Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
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Park Ave Apartments
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Living at Park Ave Apartments places you only 15-20 minutes from the Fashion Valley Shopping Center and Downtown San Diego restaurants and nightlife. If you prefer the outdoors, Lake Murray and Cowles Mountain are only 4 miles away in Mission Trails Regional Park (). With so much to see and do nearby, we are sure that you will love calling our community your new home. Call us today for more information about our available rentals!
About Park Ave Apartments
Living at Park Ave Apartments places you only 15-20 minutes from the Fashion Valley Shopping Center and Downtown San Diego restaurants and nightlife. If you prefer the outdoors, Lake Murray and Cowles Mountain are only 4 miles away in Mission Trails Regional Park (). With so much to see and do nearby, we are sure that you will love calling our community your new home. Call us today for more information about our available rentals!
Park Ave Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91941 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 1 Assigned Parking Space
- Assigned Parking
- Excellent Management
- First Floor Corner Apartment
- Near Schools
- Newly Renovated Property
- Onsite laundry
- Well Maintained Property
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk-Up
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Tile Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
4236 Parks Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
Perched on rolling hills nine miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa earns its nickname "the Jewel of the Hills" through a mix of small-city character and genuine Southern California ease. The city sits in San Diego County with close access to Interstate 8 and State Route 125, making commutes into major employment centers straightforward without the density of the urban core. Four San Diego Trolley stations run through the city, connecting residents to Mission Valley, downtown, and beyond without a car.
Neighborhoods like La Mesa Village, Grossmont, Lake Murray, and Fletcher Hills each carry a distinct feel, from walkable main-street streets to hillside residential pockets near trailheads and open space. Grossmont Center anchors retail needs, while La Mesa Boulevard draws locals to coffee shops, taprooms, and casual dining. The weekly Friday farmers market and the annual Oktoberfest celebration in La Mesa Village reflect a community that takes its gathering traditions seriously.
Learn more about living in La Mesa
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | La Mesa, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,974 | $1,625 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,284 | $2,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,218 | $2,474 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,793 | $3,015 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.5 mi |
Park Ave Apartments is within 14 minutes or 4.8 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
460 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,539 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
38 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 La Mesa include La Mesa Boulevard, located 1.4 miles from Park Ave Apartments. Park Ave Apartments is near San Diego International, located 12.7 miles or 19 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.3 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 13.3 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 19.8 mi |
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Drive: | 36 min | 26.8 mi |
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Drive: | 40 min | 30.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.7 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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
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Soundscore™
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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 Park Ave Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Park Ave Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-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: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.5 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi |
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Sweetwater Lane County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi |
Park Ave Apartments has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Lamar County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
Park Ave Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 3.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 18.6 mi |
Park Ave Apartments has 3 military bases within 18.6 miles, the nearest is San Diego Naval Medical Center which is 10.4 miles away and a 17 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
4236 Parks Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941