Broadway Towers
1150 E St,
San Diego, CA 92101
$2,585 - $4,959
1-3 Beds
Sapphire Apartments
1440 Lincoln Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92103
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
700 sq ft
Sapphire Apartments
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Please Note: Images are of an adjacent unit so some differences may be present. Located where Hillcrest, North Park & University Heights come together! Enjoy comfortable coastal living in this well-located ground-floor 1-bedroom unit situated just steps from the community swimming pool. This inviting home features an open-concept living room and kitchen, creating a bright and functional living space. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, and microwave oven, while the living room and bedroom both include ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The unit also includes one assigned parking space, and water, trash, and sewer are all included in the rent. This quiet, well-maintained community offers convenient ground-floor access and a pleasant layout centered around the pool. This unit offers excellent value in a desirable San Diego location—perfect for a single occupant or couple seeking comfort and convenience. Available now.
About Sapphire Apartments
Please Note: Images are of an adjacent unit so some differences may be present. Located where Hillcrest, North Park & University Heights come together! Enjoy comfortable coastal living in this well-located ground-floor 1-bedroom unit situated just steps from the community swimming pool. This inviting home features an open-concept living room and kitchen, creating a bright and functional living space. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, and microwave oven, while the living room and bedroom both include ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The unit also includes one assigned parking space, and water, trash, and sewer are all included in the rent. This quiet, well-maintained community offers convenient ground-floor access and a pleasant layout centered around the pool. This unit offers excellent value in a desirable San Diego location—perfect for a single occupant or couple seeking comfort and convenience. Available now.
Sapphire Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Double Vanities
- Tub/Shower
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
1440 Lincoln Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92103
Located in Mid-City, University Heights is centrally located and one of San Diego’s trendiest neighborhoods. This historic neighborhood was once home to State Normal School, which is now known as San Diego State University. Although the university is no longer in the neighborhood, University Heights is just five miles away from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. Today, the neighborhood is a vibrant enclave known for its multicultural cuisine, trendy bars, and charming shops. Along with its own amenities, residents enjoying being near Fashion Valley and Westfield Mission Valley, two popular shopping malls. University Heights has something for everyone with a variety of options available for rent. Rentals include student apartments, Mediterranean-style houses, and modern condos and townhomes.
Learn more about living in University Heights
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| University Heights | San Diego, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,120 | $2,025 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,029 | $2,389 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,459 | $3,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,532 | $3,890 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.3 mi |
Sapphire Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and San Diego City College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
200 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
28 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
535 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
213 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Mission Valley Center, located 2.4 miles from Sapphire Apartments. Sapphire Apartments is near San Diego International, located 3.0 miles or 7 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 13.4 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 20.4 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 24.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
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Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 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™
66
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Sapphire Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
Sapphire Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-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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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Balboa Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
Sapphire Apartments has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
Sapphire Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
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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?
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1440 Lincoln Ave
San Diego, CA 92103