Contemporary urban sanctuary in the Heart of Hillcrest! Enjoy the city views from this newly constructed modern top floor, large one bedroom apartment. Great for Doctors, Residents, Nurses- blocks from UCSD Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, minutes to Sharp Memorial and Alvarado Hospitals. Just 15 minutes to the beach! Walk score of 91.
Natural Light floods through the 9 ft. windows. Featuring 13 ft. high vaulted ceilings, a 10' x 10' office/guest area, two private porches and access to the large Roof Deck w grand views and a BBQ. An Entertainer's Kitchen with quartz counter tops & stainless-steel appliances. Large closet and washer/dryer in unit.
Included: one off-street parking space, locked gated access; tenant will pay own gas, electric, cable & internet, water.
Located one block off University Avenue, you are just steps to great restaurants and entertainment Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Ralphs, Landmark Cinemas, the Hillcrest Farmers' Market (largest in SD). A walker and runner paradise just two blocks to Balboa Park running/dog walk trails, minutes to SD Zoo, Balboa Park museums and amenities, North Park breweries and Downtown clubs and entertainment.
Conveniently located close to freeway entrances or leave your car at home and use four excellent bus and rapid transit routes and new protected bike lanes.
Call to make an appointment to view this unique space you will want to call home!
Tenant pays gas, electric, cable, internet. Unfurnished. (photos include furnished example)
Apartment for rent
$3,000/mo
1201 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
1beds
725sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Tue Jul 15 2025
Small dogs OK
Wall unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
What's special
Large one bedroom apartmentCity viewsStainless-steel appliancesLarge roof deckQuartz counter topsTwo private porchesLarge closet
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 725 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent, Private Entry, View Type: Access to large Roof Deck with views and BBQ.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Gated Community
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/6/2025 | Price change | $3,000-6.3%$4/sqft |
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6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/2/2025 | Listing removed | $3,200$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
5/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200+10.3%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||