This charming, fully-renovated 27-unit apartment community is located in the heart of Sherman Heights! Known for its superior walkability and affluent history, Sherman Heights is one of San Diego's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Residents of The Sterling are a short distance to Downtown San Diego where they can enjoy the finest dining, nightlife, cafes, boutique stores, and
entertainment venues San Diego has to offer. The Sterling's unit and property amenities include community balconies, bike storage, restored and decorated common areas, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, granite countertops, with select units holding skyline views and private balconies. This gorgeous restored historic building is one of a kind and these listings will not last!
Apartment for rent
$1,695+/moFees may apply
Studio, 470 20th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Studio
670sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
None laundry
Gated parking
None
What's special
Gorgeous restored historic buildingPrivate balconiesCommunity balconiesSkyline viewsTall ceilingsGranite countertopsHardwood floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Contact manager
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Contact manager
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Lot
- Features: Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Contact manager
- Other equipment: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: The Sterling
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Contact manager
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Contact manager
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $1,695-5.6%$3/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $1,795+5.9%$3/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $1,695+2.7%$3/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $1,650+3.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $1,595-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $1,695+13.4%$3/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $1,495+3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $1,450-3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $1,495-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,595-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $1,795+5.9%$3/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,695$3/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listing removed | $1,695$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $1,695+6.3%$3/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,595-15.8%$2/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listing removed | $1,895$3/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $1,895-5%$3/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $1,995-9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,195+29.5%$3/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,695$3/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $1,695+6.3%$3/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $1,595-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Price change | $1,795+12.5%$3/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $1,595+6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,500$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Sherman Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sherman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Logan Memorial Educational CampusGrades: K-12Distance: 1.1 mi







