Freshly Updated 3-Bedroom Townhome in Pacific Bluffs Central Clairemont
Welcome to your new home in Pacific Bluffs, one of Clairemont's most desirable communities. This spacious 3 bed / 2.5 bath townhome blends comfort, convenience, and lifestyle ideal for young professionals and families who want easy access to everything San Diego has to offer.
What You'll Love About This Home
* All-included living: Internet, cable, water, and trash are covered with your rent.
* Private attached two-car garage: rare for the area, with EV-ready power plus a charging station across the street.
* In-home laundry: washer and dryer included.
* Private covered patio: your own outdoor retreat for morning coffee or evening barbecues.
* Modern upgrades: fresh paint, updated kitchen cabinets, recessed lighting, skylights, dual-pane windows, a custom staircase, and built-in cabinetry with plenty of storage. Durable tile flooring makes the home both family- and pet-friendly.
Resort-Style Community Amenities
* Olympic-size swimming pool with swim lanes and a 12-foot deep end
* Shallow children's pool for younger swimmers
* Brand-new playground (completion expected Fall 2025)
* Sports courts for pickleball, basketball, or volleyball
* Fitness center and recreation lounge with pool table, ping pong, and shuffleboard
Central Location
Pacific Bluffs offers the perfect combination of urban and suburban living:
* Walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, Target, Home Depot, and more.
* Centrally located between the 5, 805, 52, and 8 freeways for easy access across San Diego, including the bay, beaches, UTC, Downtown, and Convoy Street.
* Just 2.5 miles to the Balboa trolley stop on the Blue Line, providing convenient public transit connections.
The Details
* 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | approximately 1,500 sq ft
* Gated pedestrian entries from Balboa, Genesee, and Mt. Alifan
* Renter is responsible for SDGE (gas and electric)
This townhome offers more than just a place to liveit provides a complete lifestyle. With modern updates, resort-style amenities, and an unbeatable Clairemont location, it is the perfect fit for those who want central San Diego living without compromise.
Townhouse for rent
$4,200/mo
5397 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
3beds
1,632sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, ceiling fan
Hookups laundry
Garage parking
Fireplace
What's special
Modern upgradesSports courtsBrand-new playgroundCustom staircaseOlympic-size swimming poolPrivate attached two-car garageFitness center
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Handrails, Storage, WD Hookup, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Covered, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Mirrors, Pet friendly
Details
- Parcel number: 4197210246
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200-4.5%$3/sqft |
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9/18/2025 | Listing removed | $4,400$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
9/15/2025 | Price change | $4,400-1.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
9/2/2025 | Price change | $4,450-1.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||