Welcome home to this beautiful Victorian-style studio located at 4242 Campus Avenue in the vibrant and walkable University Heights neighborhood of San Diego! This thoughtfully designed space blends historic charm with modern convenience.
Apartment Features:
Original hardwood floors
Large windows
Elegant tile bathrooms that highlight the unit's timeless character
Bright white-cabinet kitchen
Stainless steel appliances with built-in microwave
Ceiling fans & horizontal blinds
On-site laundry facilities & pay-by-phone app
Street parking only
Gated community
Pet friendly community
Prime Hillcrest Location Approximate Distance to Nearby Highlights
Hillcrest dining, cafes & nightlife (University Ave) ~0.2 miles
Balboa Park & San Diego Zoo ~0.6 miles
UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center ~0.5 miles
Trader Joe's (Hillcrest) ~0.4 miles
Whole Foods Market ~0.9 miles
Ralphs Grocery ~0.5 miles
North Park (30th Street dining & bars) ~1.2 miles
Mission Valley shopping & Costco ~3 miles
Little Italy (restaurants & waterfront) ~3 miles
Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown San Diego ~3.5 miles
Commuter Access
SR-163 Freeway access ~1 mile
I-8 Freeway access ~2 miles
I-5 Freeway access ~3 miles
Rent & Policies
Rent: $2,195 per month
Security Deposit: $500
Application Fee: $25 per applicant
Pet Policy: Fury friends welcome with deposit
*Professionally managed by Valor Property Management
Disclaimer: photos may be of similar unit. Specific configuration may vary.
Apartment for rent
$2,100/moFees may apply
4242 Campus Ave, APT 12, San Diego, CA 92103
1beds
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Apartment
Available Mon Aug 24 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Gated communityVictorian-style studioLarge windowsElegant tile bathroomsThoughtfully designed spaceOriginal hardwood floorsHorizontal blinds
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Easy Access to Freeways, Easy Access to Public Transportation, Easy Access to Shopping, Hardwood Floors, Microwave, Oven, Public Parks Nearby, RangeOven, Refrigerator, Stainless-steel Appliances, Water/Sewer/Trash, White Kitchen Cabinets, full bathroom
Lot
- Features: Views
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Sparks Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Gated, Laundry, Parking
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,100+5.3% |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listing removed | $1,995 |
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| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $1,995-5% |
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| 12/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/16/2024 | Price change | $2,100+3.6% |
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| 2/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,028+13% |
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| 1/30/2020 | Listing removed | $1,795 |
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| 1/15/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,795 |
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Neighborhood: University Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Birney Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10San Diego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
