Located at 2420 Cardinal Drive in San Diego, California, this single-story fitness center offers a well-appointed space designed to support a comprehensive workout experience. The facility is divided into two distinct areas: a main gym floor and a separate studio room. The main gym is spacious and bright, featuring a drop-panel ceiling with recessed fluorescent lighting that evenly illuminates the floor. Large windows line multiple walls, flooding the space with abundant natural light and providing views of lush, green outdoor landscaping. The durable rubber flooring supports a wide array of cardio and strength equipment, including multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary and recumbent bikes, a cable machine, weight benches, and a full dumbbell rack. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors along one wall enhance the sense of openness and allow users to monitor their form. The secondary room features warm hardwood-style flooring, a drop-panel ceiling with built-in speakers, and a distinctive accent wall adorned with geometric hexagonal acoustic or decorative panels. This room is ideal for yoga, stretching, or group fitness classes. A glass door provides direct access to the outdoor area, further connecting the interior to the surrounding environment. Together, the two areas create a versatile, light-filled fitness facility well-suited for a variety of exercise routines.
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Monthly Rent
$2,299 - $2,799
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
568 - 1,000 sq ft
Highlights
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Sauna
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Island Kitchen
- Grill
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 2370-007price $2,299square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2393-037price $2,299square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2393-026price $2,375square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2383-045price $2,675square feet 751availibility Jun 10
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Unit 2395-406price $2,725square feet 686availibility Jul 1
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Unit 2430-027price $2,665square feet 931availibility Now
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Unit 2440-015price $2,675square feet 931availibility Jul 7
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Unit 2370-014price $2,755square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 2370-013price $2,799square feet 1,000availibility Jun 15
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Unit 2370-007price $2,299square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2393-037price $2,299square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2393-026price $2,375square feet 751availibility Now
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Unit 2383-045price $2,675square feet 751availibility Jun 10
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Unit 2395-406price $2,725square feet 686availibility Jul 1
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Unit 2430-027price $2,665square feet 931availibility Now
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Unit 2440-015price $2,675square feet 931availibility Jul 7
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Unit 2370-014price $2,755square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 2370-013price $2,799square feet 1,000availibility Jun 15
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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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One-Time Basics
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DepositVaries by unit
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$35
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$0
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Dogs
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Dog DepositCharged per pet.$500
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Cats
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Cat DepositCharged per pet.$500
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Surface Lot
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Street Parking
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Storage Unit
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Storage DepositCharged per rentable item.$0
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Storage RentCharged per rentable item.$0 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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7 - 12 Month Leases
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 School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Assigned Parking
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Billiards
- Classic: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Classic: Air Conditioner *
- Classic: Balcony or Patio *
- Classic: Carpeted Floors
- Classic: Dishwasher *
- Classic: Faux Wood Blinds *
- Classic: Garbage Disposal
- Classic: Microwave
- Classic: Mirrored Closet Doors *
- Classic: Refrigerator
- Classic: Vertical Blinds
- Downstairs
- Dry Saunas
- Easy Access to Freeways
- Easy Access to Shopping
- Elevator Access in Building
- Gray Finish
- Guest Parking
- Luxury: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Luxury: All Electric Kitchen
- Luxury: Balcony or Patio
- Luxury: Breakfast Bar
- Luxury: Cable Ready
- Luxury: Ceiling Fan
- Luxury: Central Air Conditioner
- Luxury: Elevator Access
- Luxury: Extra Storage
- Luxury: Full Size Washer/dryer In Unit
- Luxury: Garbage Disposal
- Luxury: Large Closets
- Luxury: Large Windows
- Luxury: Oversized Kitchen Island *
- Luxury: Privacy Shades
- Luxury: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Luxury: Underground Parking
- Luxury: Vinyl Floors
- On-Site / On-Call Maintenance
- Picnic Area with Barbecue
- Public Parks Nearby
- Short Term Leasing Available
- Tan Finish
- Wall Unit AC
- White Finish
- Wi-Fi in Club House
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Indoor Features
- 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
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 BirdlandCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Birdland | San Diego, CA | |
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| Studio | $1,775 | $2,026 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,174 | $2,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,930 | $3,036 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,414 | $3,921 |
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pool
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Assigned Parking
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Billiards
- Classic: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Classic: Air Conditioner *
- Classic: Balcony or Patio *
- Classic: Carpeted Floors
- Classic: Dishwasher *
- Classic: Faux Wood Blinds *
- Classic: Garbage Disposal
- Classic: Microwave
- Classic: Mirrored Closet Doors *
- Classic: Refrigerator
- Classic: Vertical Blinds
- Downstairs
- Dry Saunas
- Easy Access to Freeways
- Easy Access to Shopping
- Elevator Access in Building
- Gray Finish
- Guest Parking
- Luxury: * In Select Apartment Homes
- Luxury: All Electric Kitchen
- Luxury: Balcony or Patio
- Luxury: Breakfast Bar
- Luxury: Cable Ready
- Luxury: Ceiling Fan
- Luxury: Central Air Conditioner
- Luxury: Elevator Access
- Luxury: Extra Storage
- Luxury: Full Size Washer/dryer In Unit
- Luxury: Garbage Disposal
- Luxury: Large Closets
- Luxury: Large Windows
- Luxury: Oversized Kitchen Island *
- Luxury: Privacy Shades
- Luxury: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Luxury: Underground Parking
- Luxury: Vinyl Floors
- On-Site / On-Call Maintenance
- Picnic Area with Barbecue
- Public Parks Nearby
- Short Term Leasing Available
- Tan Finish
- Wall Unit AC
- White Finish
- Wi-Fi in Club House
- 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 |
| 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, located 3.0 miles from The Modernaire Apartments. The Modernaire Apartments is near San Diego International, located 6.4 miles or 12 minutes away.
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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 |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.5 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 21.2 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
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Transit measures access to public transportation.
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Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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| 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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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 |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 12.4 mi |
The Modernaire Apartments Photos
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The Modernaire Apartments has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at The Modernaire Apartments. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
The Modernaire Apartments has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,299/mo. to $2,799/mo.
Yes, The Modernaire Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,299 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $91,960 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Modernaire Apartments is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,299.
Yes! The Modernaire Apartments offers 17 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
2420 Cardinal Dr
San Diego, CA 92123