Inspired 5 bed 3 bath historic Craftsman - Modern smart house which was completely remodeled in 2022. This is one-of-a-kind living at the epicenter of the best Uptown & Hillcrest has to offer. Enjoy a front row view of new art creations along Mural Alley by some of San Diego's finest Graffiti muralists.
Amenities:
-5 bedrooms
-3 full bathrooms
-Central AC
-3 decks
-Smart Chef's kitchen + wine fridge
-Original fir wood floors + clawfoot tub
-Tall ceilings
-Smart home features: control lock, security cameras and most appliances from your phone
-Fireplace
-Washer & Dryer
-Private yard with storage shed
-2190 SF
Parking: 4 coveted & enormous spaces in the heart of it all.
"Best landlord ever!" - tenants
The Neighborhood:
1 block: coffee, best bakery (Praeger Bros), gyms, yoga, restaurants & gathering spots, grocery (Including a Trader Joe's), bank & more
2 blocks: Sunday Farmer's Market
3 blocks: Balboa Park for hiking & museums, freeway access
Pets: cats ok with $500 additional deposit, no extra pet rent fees
Rent: $7,590 unfurnished. Landscaping included, tenant pays utilities.
Criteria include: Income 3x rent and average credit scores of 700+. Co-signers ok with occupant income 2x rent and average credit 680. Student loans not considered income. No short term rental use. No subleasing. No indoor smoking. No solicitors. Please do not disturb occupants.
Lease: Available Aug 1. 1 year minimum. No subleasing or short term rental use. Rental criteria include income 3x rent and credit score 700+. Cosigners ok w tenant income at least 2.5x rent and credit 680+ and cosigner income 3x rent and credit 720+
House for rent
$7,590/moFees may apply
1258 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
5beds
2,190sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Cats OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central, forced air
What's special
Wine fridgeTall ceilingsOriginal fir wood floorsCentral acClawfoot tubWasher and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 4521512100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Price change | $7,590-0.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $7,620-0.3%$3/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $7,640-1%$3/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for rent | $7,720+4.9%$4/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $7,360-1.1%$3/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $7,445-0.7%$3/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2022 | Price change | $7,495+1.4%$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2022 | Price change | $7,395-1.3%$3/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Price change | $7,495-1.3%$3/sqft |
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| 3/19/2022 | Price change | $7,595-5%$3/sqft |
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| 3/12/2022 | Listed for rent | $7,995$4/sqft |
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| 5/13/2021 | Sold | $937,050-6.3%$428/sqft |
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| 3/16/2021 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$457/sqft |
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| 3/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2021 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$457/sqft |
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| 1/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$457/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Hillcrest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Birney Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10San Diego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi







