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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
    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)
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    Looking to buy when your lease ends?

    Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 4.15% APY.

    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

    DateEventPrice
    7/6/2025Price change$3,000-6.3%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/27/2025Listed for rent$3,200$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/2/2025Listing removed$3,200$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/22/2025Listed for rent$3,200+10.3%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/13/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager

    Neighborhood: Hillcrest