The Modernaire Apartments
2420 Cardinal Dr,
San Diego,
CA
92123
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Monthly Rent
$2,100 - $2,695
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
470 - 1,000 sq ft
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 2383-050price $2,350square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2383-010price $2,400square feet 751availibility Jun 27
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Unit 2380-013price $2,325square feet 751availibility Jul 1
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Unit 2441-034price $2,199square feet 568availibility Jun 13
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Unit 2441-040price $2,100square feet 568availibility Jun 19
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Unit 2430-012price $2,675square feet 931availibility Now
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Unit 2430-007price $2,695square feet 931availibility Jun 13
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Unit 2383-050price $2,350square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2383-010price $2,400square feet 751availibility Jun 27
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Unit 2380-013price $2,325square feet 751availibility Jul 1
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Unit 2441-034price $2,199square feet 568availibility Jun 13
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Unit 2441-040price $2,100square feet 568availibility Jun 19
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Unit 2430-012price $2,675square feet 931availibility Now
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Unit 2430-007price $2,695square feet 931availibility Jun 13
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$35
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$500
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Weight limit40 lb
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Comments:Pets Upon Approval
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$500
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Weight limit40 lb
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Comments:Pets Upon Approval
- Parking
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Surface Lot--1 Max, Assigned Parking
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Other--
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Street--
- Storage Fees
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Storage Unit$0/mo
Details
Lease Options
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Property Information
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Built in 1970
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278 units/3 stories
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About The Modernaire Apartments
Welcome Home! Come home to the sweet life at Modernaire Apartments in San Diego, California. Filled with charm, Modernaire is a warm, delightful community designed with quality. Our location means shopping, dining, work, and recreation are all just moments away. Our apartments were built to enhance life, bringing you a new standard of quality. We believe in offering our residents the best in comfortable, accommodating living by providing apartments that feel like homes. Stylish details and convenience have been crafted into each of our spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include air conditioning, plush carpeting, dishwashers, breakfast bars, faux wood blinds, mirrored closet doors, and generous closets to meet your storage needs. We treasure our residents' comfort and seek to provide a warm, inviting, and friendly community. After a busy day, you'll enjoy coming home to the tranquil, friendly surroundings. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the sparkling pool, relax in the spa, or enjoy the clubhouse. Other amenities include billiards, two laundry facilities, a gym and yoga room, ping pong, a picnic area with barbecues, on-site and on-call maintenance, beautiful landscaping, and professional management. Live affordably and live well. Call Modernaire Apartments today and start your way to a memorable new home!
The Modernaire Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92123 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Assigned Parking
- Easy Access to Shopping
- Elevator Access in Building
- Public Parks Nearby
- Easy Access to Freeways
- Luxury: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Luxury: Cable Ready
- Luxury: Central Air Conditioner
- On-Site / On-Call Maintenance
- White Finish
- Classic: Balcony or Patio *
- Classic: Carpeted Floors
- Classic: Refrigerator
- Luxury: Garbage Disposal
- Luxury: Privacy Shades
- Short Term Leasing Available
- Classic: Vertical Blinds
- Luxury: All Electric Kitchen
- Luxury: Breakfast Bar
- Luxury: Underground Parking
- Tan Finish
- Classic: Faux Wood Blinds *
- Classic: Garbage Disposal
- Downstairs
- Dry Saunas
- Luxury: Balcony or Patio
- Luxury: Large Closets
- Luxury: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Wall Unit AC
- Wifi in Club House
- Billiards
- Classic: Microwave
- Luxury: Elevator Access
- Luxury: Large Windows
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Gray Finish
- Guest Parking
- Luxury: Ceiling Fan
- Luxury: Hardwood Floors
- Luxury: Oversized Kitchen Island *
- Classic: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Classic: Air Conditioner *
- Classic: Dishwasher *
- Classic: Mirrored Closet Doors *
- Luxury: Extra Storage
- Picnic Area with Barbecue
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Recycling
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Clubhouse
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Patio
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Clubhouse
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Assigned Parking
- Easy Access to Shopping
- Elevator Access in Building
- Public Parks Nearby
- Easy Access to Freeways
- Luxury: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Luxury: Cable Ready
- Luxury: Central Air Conditioner
- On-Site / On-Call Maintenance
- White Finish
- Classic: Balcony or Patio *
- Classic: Carpeted Floors
- Classic: Refrigerator
- Luxury: Garbage Disposal
- Luxury: Privacy Shades
- Short Term Leasing Available
- Classic: Vertical Blinds
- Luxury: All Electric Kitchen
- Luxury: Breakfast Bar
- Luxury: Underground Parking
- Tan Finish
- Classic: Faux Wood Blinds *
- Classic: Garbage Disposal
- Downstairs
- Dry Saunas
- Luxury: Balcony or Patio
- Luxury: Large Closets
- Luxury: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Wall Unit AC
- Wifi in Club House
- Billiards
- Classic: Microwave
- Luxury: Elevator Access
- Luxury: Large Windows
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Gray Finish
- Guest Parking
- Luxury: Ceiling Fan
- Luxury: Hardwood Floors
- Luxury: Oversized Kitchen Island *
- Classic: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Classic: Air Conditioner *
- Classic: Dishwasher *
- Classic: Mirrored Closet Doors *
- Luxury: Extra Storage
- Picnic Area with Barbecue
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Patio
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Living in Birdland will place you just minutes away from some of San Diego’s most popular destinations. Along with being just nine miles from Downtown San Diego, Birdland is roughly 10 miles or less from several beaches including Mission Beach. The neighborhood is convenient to San Diego Mesa College and the University of San Diego. Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center is located directly west of Birdland, giving residents easy access to trails. Birdland is predominately residential, but the neighborhood is located directly north of Fashion Valley Center and Westfield Mission Valley, two sprawling malls with designer retailers, big-box stores, restaurants, and more. Birdland is also home to several medical facilities including Sharp Memorial Hospital, so residents have easy access to healthcare or their workplace. This centrally located neighborhood has moderately priced to upscale rentals available, including modern townhomes and Mediterranean-style houses and apartments.
Learn more about living in Birdland| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Hazard Center Station, located 3.0 miles from The Modernaire Apartments. The Modernaire Apartments is near San Diego International, located 6.4 miles or 12 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.5 mi |
| Drive: | 28 min | 21.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
Time and distance from The Modernaire Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Old Town San Diego Historic District
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi |
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
Property Ratings at The Modernaire Apartments
Lived here for about a year and a half. It's a quiet, safe, and competently run place. Efficient online system for payments and maintenance requests, which are usually fulfilled next day. Would recommend.
Property Manager at The Modernaire Apartments, Responded To This Review
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're proud to hear that you have nothing but amazing things to say about our team and community. Your recommendation means a lot to us. -The Modernaire Team
I moved from CT to CA and i chose Modernaire as my apt. It was the best choice ever. It was so nice and quiet during my year stay here. I don’t mind the highway sounds. I never had any issues with my neighbors or parking at all. Modernaire was never the type of landlords to feel pesty or hounding whatsoever. When i needed maintenance done it was prompt. Only issue was the disposal smell from sewer. Which is minor to me seeing that i survived. Lol. Hands down the best. If ever move back to CA i will go directly to Modernaire. Thanks Johnny ????
Property Manager at The Modernaire Apartments, Responded To This Review
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you have nothing but amazing things to say about our team at Modernaire Apartments and what we offer!
My boyfriend and I have lived in these apartments for 2 years. Our one bedroom has a GREAT sized patio area that we have not seen available anywhere else. Our friends who come over are impressed with the size of it. The patio area alone is a reason we do not plan on moving anytime soon. The walls are thick, and we do not hear our neighbors. The neighbors, in general, are nice and respectful of one another. Management is responsive, as well are the maintenance team. The landscaping crew is here daily working on the vegetation, which is great. Overall, I recommend this apartment complex.
When I first moved in there were several things wrong with the apartment. One major appliance didn't work and took almost a week for a new one. There were several other things breaking and not working properly, problems with one of the toilets. Managment is good about responding quickly but it was just one thing after another and we still need to contact them again about two new problems in the apartment to fix. Doesn't seem like things get fixed right the first time. The showers are small. They are shower/baths but they ARE small. If you bring your leg up to wash your feet, your knee hits the shower door. There is no air conditioning which I didn't know until after I moved in. There are several washers and dryers in the laundry room. The apartments are 3 stories and there is no elevator which may be a problem for some with laundry and groceries. The apartment itself is pretty quiet but there is a lot of street noise.There are several motorcycles on the street that fly up and down at all hours and someones car alarm goes of every time I want to keep the windows open with a fan it it since there is now air conditioner, so this is a problem.. These apartments are tucked away and seem to be on a quiet street at first glance but you can hear the cars very clearly and trucks, never mind the motorcycles. The street noise if VERY loud. Living on the other side probably isn't so bad though. The good points are..... The units are large and roomy. The kitchen is small but there is a huge closet with shelves that reaches across from one wall to the other that works great as a pantry in the dining area. Since there is no air conditioning, a ceiling fan would be nice but there is none in my apartment. A wall air conditioning I don't would be too much for them to provide. but at least there are a lot of nice trees outside surrounding the apartments and a nice breeze. So far only a few days have been too hot for me but summer isn't over yet. The pool area is beautiful. The pool is heated. The jacuzzi is nice and hot. 2 bathrooms at the pool area. And nice BBQ's These are very good looking apartments and when I first moved in, it was very clean and new looking. The carpet is new and very nice. There is an area outside of the bathroom where there is a built in vanity with drawers that is very nice. The closet is there also before the bedroom. Large linen closet The floor plan is nice. 1st floor has yards. Easy to get to the 163 at any time of day.
The Modernaire Apartments Photos
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The Modernaire Apartments
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2BR, 2BA - 959SF
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Studio
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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The Modernaire Apartments has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,100/mo. to $2,695/mo.
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The Modernaire Apartments is in Birdland in the city of San Diego. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.8 miles of the property. Five parks are within 6.4 miles, including Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center, Old Town San Diego Historic District, and San Diego Zoo.
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2420 Cardinal Dr
San Diego, CA 92123