Light, bright and airy unit in the highly desired HILLCREST neighborhood! This quaint 2 bedroom, 2 bath second floor unit with balcony features central air, wood flooring, Italian ceiling beams, dining area, gas range, and a beautiful gas fireplace! Easy access to all major highways and hospitals, and CLOSE TO EVERYTHING: coffee shops, cafes, bars, boutiques, public transportation, dining, shopping, and nightlife! Quick ride to Balboa Park, Little Italy, Mission and Bankers Hills. This won't last! Stacked washer/dryer in unit. Assigned garage in front that has storage and one parking space in driveway.
One year lease. Heat, hot water, trash and landscaping are included. Sorry, no pets!
Requirements: Credit above 640, gross income 2.5x the rent.
We do not accept Zillow applications.
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San Terra Properties, Property Management
DRE# 01854049
Requirements: Credit above 640, gross income 2.5x the rent.
We do not accept Zillow applications.
You must view the property prior to your application(s) being reviewed.
University Place
1453 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
Apartment building
2 beds
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What's special
Dining areaBeautiful gas fireplaceItalian ceiling beamsCentral airWood flooringGas range
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
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BikeableNearby schools in San Diego
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Birney Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10San Diego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in San Diego is currently $2,766 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in San Diego has increased by $71 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to University Place include Birney Elementary School, Roosevelt International Middle School, and San Diego High School.








