This bright upstairs micro studio apartment offers an efficient and thoughtfully designed 133 sq. ft. layout within a well-maintained fourplex community in the Encanto neighborhood of Southeast San Diego. The space features plank wood flooring, fresh paint, a spacious bathroom with an additional storage closet, a tile shower, wall heater, and a surprisingly functional kitchen with ample cabinet space, a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Large windows provide abundant natural light, while a private balcony off the living/sleeping area offers a comfortable outdoor retreat. Residents also have access to shared front yard space and enjoy a convenient location with street parking available. Situated just minutes from Downtown San Diego, Naval Base San Diego, major freeways, public transit, shopping, restaurants, neighborhood parks, and Chollas Lake Park, this centrally located home provides easy access to employment centers and everyday conveniences in a well-connected community.
Property Details & Lease Terms:
-Parking: Street parking only
-Lease Terms: 12-month lease or longer.
-Deposit: One month's rent on approved credit and income.
-Utilities: Flat fee of $75 per month includes water, sewer, trash, gas, and electricity.
-Heating & Air Conditioning: No AC, Wall Radiant Heating.
-Pets: No pets Allowed. Reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals are reviewed in accordance with Federal and California Fair Housing laws.
-Renters Insurance: Required.
Qualification Requirements:
-2.5X Rent Minimum Verifiable Household Income
-Owner prefers 620+ credit scores or may consider lower scores with increased deposit and/or 3 6 months rent paid in advance, depending on credit profile
-Positive rental history, no prior evictions, & no outstanding balances owed to landlords or utility providers
-All occupants age 18+ must complete the online application and pay the non-refundable screening fee.
-Applicants must provide documentation sufficient to verify identity, income, and rental history. The owner may request additional documentation as needed to complete the screening.
-False or misleading information is grounds for denial.
Apartment for rent
$1,399/moFees may apply
550-554 Ritchey St, # 1A, San Diego, CA 92114
Studio
133sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
None laundry
Wall furnace
What's special
Spacious bathroomComfortable outdoor retreatFresh paintPlank wood flooringShared front yard spaceAmple cabinet spaceTile shower
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 133 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Sewage included in rent, Utilities fee required, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,399$11/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Encanto
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Encanto Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Millennial Tech Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi







