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Sunset Cliffs Apartments

180 Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    500 - 900 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Pet Washing Station
  • Controlled Access
  • Dog Park
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Patio

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
Studio Studio 0 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 500 SF Not Available
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 712 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 900 SF Not Available
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Call for Rent 1 Bed 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
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1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (Cottage)
Call for Rent 1 Bed 1 Bath 725 Sq Ft
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Smart Home Services
      Amount to manage the software for smart lock and hub. Charged per unit.
      $25 / mo
    • Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
      Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.
      $5.25 / mo
    • Utility - Water/Sewer
      Amount for provision of water/sewer services Charged per unit.
      Usage-Based
    • Utility - Electricity
      Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to third party Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party
      Usage-Based
    • Trash Services
      Amount for provision of trash services Charged per unit.
      Usage-Based
    • Renters Insurance Fee - Third Party
      Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party
      Varies / mo
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.
        $45
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
        $1,000
      • Holding Deposit Per Unit
        Amount to hold rental home off the market at the time of application. Amount will be applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. Charged per unit.
        $100
      • Additional Security Deposit - Refundable
        Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
        Varies one-time
  • Dogs
    • Dog Deposit
      Charged per pet.
      $500
    • Dog Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $50 / mo
    Restrictions:
    The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.
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    $500 increased Security Deposit. $50/mo Fee per pet. Limit 2 Pets Per Household.
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  • Cats
    • Cat Deposit
      Charged per pet.
      $500
    • Cat Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $50 / mo
    Restrictions:
    The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.
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    $500 increased Security Deposit. $50/mo Fee per pet. Limit 2 Pets Per Household.
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  • Parking
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $100 / mo
    Comments
    Amount for optional additional parking space. May be subject to availability.
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  • Additional Parking Options
    • Other
  • Vacant Cost Recovery Processing Fee
    Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name. Charged per occurrence.
    $25 / occurrence
  • Late Fee
    Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease Charged per occurrence.
    $50 / occurrence
  • Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
    Amount for returned payment Charged per occurrence.
    $25 / occurrence
  • Vacant Cost Recovery
    Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per occurrence.
    Varies / occurrence

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Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1987
  • 54 units/2 stories

About Sunset Cliffs Apartments

Welcome to Sunset Cliffs Apartments North County Comfort. Located in Vista, CA, Sunset Cliff apartment homes are within walking distance of Downtown Vista offering a variety of diverse dining, entertainment, and shopping options. Located along the Paseo Santa Fe Streetscape Project, a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare through the core of Downton Vista. Conveniently located near the 78 freeway and the Vista Transit Center Station allows for easy access to hubs throughout all of San Diego. Modern Upgraded Living. Featuring fully upgraded and modern apartment homes including upgraded stainless steel appliances with a gas range and dishwasher, vinyl wood plank flooring, upgraded cabinetry, quartz countertops, new fixtures, modern ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and an in-home washer-dryer come enjoy modern comfort in your new home.

Sunset Cliffs Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92084 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Vista Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 1st Floor
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces
  • Air Conditioning
  • Assigned Parking
  • Balcony
  • Balcony/Patio
  • BBQ Area
  • Carports
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Range
  • Extra Storage
  • Firepit
  • In-unit Washer/dryer
  • Large Patio*
  • Modern Shaker Cabinets
  • On-Site Parking
  • Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pet Washing Stations
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tile Backsplash
  • Tile Shower
  • Vinyl Wood Flooring

Contact

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  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Grill

  • Controlled Access
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Storage Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Location
180 Terrace Dr, Vista,
CA 92084
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City - Vista

Set in the rolling hills of North County San Diego, Vista sits just inland from the coast with a Mediterranean climate that keeps daily life comfortable year-round. The city was incorporated in 1963 on land that was once part of the Mexican land grants Rancho Buena Vista and Rancho Guajome, and that layered history still shapes its identity. The revitalized Paseo Santa Fe corridor anchors a walkable downtown with tasting rooms, street art, and a cinema, while neighborhoods like Shadowridge and Breeze Hill offer quieter residential settings on the south side of town. Vista has become a notable part of San Diego County's craft brewing scene, drawing attention from well beyond its borders.

Renters here can choose from garden-style apartment communities, hilltop condos, and newer developments near the SR-78 corridor that links the city to Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Escondido.

Learn more about living in Vista 
Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • 1st Floor
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces
  • Air Conditioning
  • Assigned Parking
  • Balcony
  • Balcony/Patio
  • BBQ Area
  • Carports
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Range
  • Extra Storage
  • Firepit
  • In-unit Washer/dryer
  • Large Patio*
  • Modern Shaker Cabinets
  • On-Site Parking
  • Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pet Washing Stations
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tile Backsplash
  • Tile Shower
  • Vinyl Wood Flooring
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Storage Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $50
Dog Rent $50
One-Time
Cat Deposit $500
Dog Deposit $500
Office Hours
Monday 8am - 11:30am
Tuesday 8am - 11:30am
Wednesday 8am - 11:30am
Thursday 8am - 11:30am
Friday 8am - 11:30am
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
442-273-1099
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MiraCosta College, Oceanside
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Palomar College
Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
CSU San Marcos
Drive: 14 min 8.3 mi
USAHS
Drive: 13 min 8.5 mi
Sunset Cliffs Apartments is within 9 minutes or 4.7 miles from MiraCosta College, Oceanside. It is also near Palomar College and USAHS.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Breeze Hill Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
742 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Foothill Oak Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
556 Students
Attendance Zone
Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology, Science, And Math
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
836 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Madison Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,158 Students
Attendance Zone
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,949 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Francis of Assisi School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
289 Students
Nearby
Calvary Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Vista include Escondido Avenue, located 0.7 mile from Sunset Cliffs Apartments. Sunset Cliffs Apartments is near San Diego International, located 41.2 miles or 53 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Escondido Avenue
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Vista Transit Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Melrose
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Buena Creek
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
College Boulevard
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Carlsbad Village
Drive: 15 min 9.0 mi
Oceanside Transit Center
Drive: 16 min 10.7 mi
Carlsbad Poinsettia
Drive: 20 min 12.7 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 25 min 17.7 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 30 min 22.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 53 min 41.2 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Sunset Cliffs Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Mission Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Hanes Building Mall
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Vista Shopping Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Sunset Cliffs Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Rancho Guajome Adobe
Drive: 5 min 3.0 mi
Guajome County Park
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Palomar College Arboretum
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
Drive: 16 min 8.2 mi
Carlsbad State Beach
Drive: 14 min 10.0 mi
Sunset Cliffs Apartments has 5 parks within 10.0 miles, including Rancho Guajome Adobe, Guajome County Park, and Palomar College Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Tri - City Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 4.2 mi
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Drive: 23 min 13.4 mi
Sunset Cliffs Apartments is 4.2 miles from Tri - City Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Drive: 37 min 24.4 mi
USMC Air Station Miramar
Drive: 43 min 28.5 mi
Pacific Fleet Training Center
Drive: 55 min 41.7 mi
Sunset Cliffs Apartments has 3 military bases within 41.7 miles, the nearest is Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton which is 24.4 miles away and a 37 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sunset Cliffs Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Sunset Cliffs Apartments has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at Sunset Cliffs Apartments?

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

Is parking available at Sunset Cliffs Apartments?

Parking is available at Sunset Cliffs Apartments. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Is Sunset Cliffs Apartments pet-friendly?

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

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