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Vela Apartment Homes

655 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • 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

  • Package Lockers
  • View
  • Floor-to-ceiling Windows
  • Hardwood Style Flooring
  • Night Patrol
  • Custom Cabinetry
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Green Building
  • Large Closets

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

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Location
655 6th Ave, San Diego,
CA 92101
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Neighborhood

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.

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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
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
San Diego City College
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
UC San Diego, Medical Center
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
Village Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
774 Students
Nearby
The O'Farrell Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
1,862 Students
Nearby
Lincoln Acres
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
423 Students
Nearby
Washington Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
245 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt International Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
e3 Civic High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
360 Students
Nearby
San Diego High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
City Tree Christian
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
217 Students
Nearby
Montessori School Of San Diego
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
120 Students
Nearby
Lincoln International Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

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.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
5Th Avenue
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Park And Market
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Convention Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Gaslamp Quarter
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Civic Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 4.3 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 21 min 15.9 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 30 min 23.1 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 33 min 26.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 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
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Soundscore™
62 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Busy

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vela Apartment Homes.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Horton
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Market & 15th
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
The Headquarters
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
Parks and Recreation Distance
The New Children's Museum
 Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Friendship Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Balboa Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fleet Science Center
 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
Hospitals Distance
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
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
Military Bases Distance
North Island Naval Air Station
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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