Broadway Towers
1150 E St,
San Diego, CA 92101
$2,585 - $4,959
1-3 Beds
Vela Apartment Homes
655 6th Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92101
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
620 - 860 sq ft
Vela Apartment Homes
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Enjoy the best of city living with a central location, easy access to premier bars and restaurants, modern finishes, in-unit laundry, and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Indulge in modern living with in-home laundry, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, custom cabinetry, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, and breathtaking city views in select homes. Experience the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, renowned for its diverse shops, restaurants, and bars. Enjoy easy access to the San Diego Marina, Petco Park, and Seaport Village shopping. You can have it all at Vela San Diego.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- High Ceilings
- On-Site Retail
- Gated
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Views
About Vela Apartment Homes
Enjoy the best of city living with a central location, easy access to premier bars and restaurants, modern finishes, in-unit laundry, and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Indulge in modern living with in-home laundry, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, custom cabinetry, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, and breathtaking city views in select homes. Experience the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, renowned for its diverse shops, restaurants, and bars. Enjoy easy access to the San Diego Marina, Petco Park, and Seaport Village shopping. You can have it all at Vela San Diego.
Vela Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Green Building
- Large Closets
- View
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Night Patrol
- Package Lockers
- Custom Cabinetry
- Patio/Balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling Windows
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Clubhouse
Business Center
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- On-Site Retail
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Gated
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Patio
655 6th Ave,
San Diego,
CA
92101
The largest neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, East Village encompasses 130 blocks with a slew of restaurants, boutiques, bars, museums, hotels, music venues, and art galleries. As a resident of this area, you will be in the center of everything. Located east of the bustling Gaslamp Quarter and southeast of historic Cortez Hill, this neighborhood is famous for containing Petco Park, the home field of the San Diego Padres. East Village also borders the sprawling Balboa Park to the north.
An active and diverse community contributes to East Village’s thriving atmosphere. Find your perfect rental in one of the many apartment buildings, lofts, and luxury condominiums located throughout the neighborhood. This energetic community draws you in with a lively and dynamic character along with the convenience of living in the center of the city.
Learn more about living in East Village
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East Village | San Diego, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,149 | $2,018 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,793 | $2,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,739 | $3,005 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,823 | $3,892 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
Vela Apartment Homes is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. It is also near San Diego City College and Calif. Western School of Law.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
245 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
423 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,862 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
774 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
360 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
120 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
217 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in San Diego include 5Th Avenue, located 0.3 mile from Vela Apartment Homes. Vela Apartment Homes is near San Diego International, located 3.7 miles or 8 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.9 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 23.1 mi |
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Drive: | 33 min | 26.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
62
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
BusyBusinesses
BusyScores provided by
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 Vela Apartment Homes.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
Vela Apartment Homes has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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The New Children's Museum
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 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: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
Vela Apartment Homes has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including The New Children's Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and Balboa Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
Vela Apartment Homes has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Naval Medical Center San Diego which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 mi |
Vela Apartment Homes is 6.2 miles and a 15 minute drive from North Island Naval Air Station.
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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.
655 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101