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    • 3545 42nd St

    San Diego, CA 92105

    Apartment building
    Studio

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    New appliancesDedicated alley parking spotStreet parking
    Remodeled 180 SQFT studio located in City Heights. This studio is suitable for 1 or 2 persons and offers new appliances with a dedicated alley parking spot and street parking. Close to elementary and middle schools, minutes to shopping and dining. Convenient access to the I-15, allowing quick connections to all that San Diego has to offer. Less than a mile from transit center, 15 minutes to Downtown and beaches. Unit B is located in alley of 3541 42nd street. Tenant pays for gas, electric & water (to be paid directly to landlord). Owner pays for trash services. Unit B has one designated alley parking spot. Pets allowed with one-time pet fee of $200. Please pick up after your pets.

    Neighborhood: Castle

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    • Community Vibe
      Strong neighborhood connections and community events foster a friendly atmosphere.
      Dining Scene
      From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
      Transit Access
      Convenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
      Green Spaces
      Scenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.
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    Centered on San Diego’s City Heights—spanning Azalea Park, Colina del Sol, Fairmount Village, and Teralta—92105 blends urban energy with a tight‑knit community. Expect sunny, semi‑arid days and canyon breezes, walkable corridors along University Ave and El Cajon Blvd, and a global dining scene (Vietnamese pho, Ethiopian and Somali cafes, mariscos, taco stands). Ethnic grocers, independent coffee shops, and neighborhood shopping plazas line the main streets. Locals gather at the Copley‑Price Family YMCA, the City Heights/Weingart Library & Performance Annex, and the Saturday City Heights Farmers Market. Green spaces like Colina del Sol Park and Golf Course, Swan and Manzanita canyons, and the I‑15 cap Teralta Park offer pet‑friendly strolls, rec courts, and neighborhood art. Commuters appreciate centerline Rapid bus stations at SR‑15/University and El Cajon, plus quick access to I‑15, I‑805, and SR‑94; downtown is a short hop. Recent market trends show the median asking rent in the high $2,000s, with most listings roughly $2,000–$3,500 depending on size.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    82 / 100
    Very Walkable
    48 / 100
    Some Transit
    53 / 100
    Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 3545 42nd St?

    3545 42nd St has a walk score of 82, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of 3545 42nd St?

    3545 42nd St has a transit score of 48, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to 3545 42nd St?

    The schools assigned to 3545 42nd St include Joyner Elementary School, Clark Middle School, and Hoover High School.

    What neighborhood is 3545 42nd St in?

    3545 42nd St is in the Castle neighborhood in San Diego, CA.