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Apartment for rent
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    $2,000/mo

    1279 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

    1beds
    400sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    -- A/C
    Shared laundry
    -- Parking
    Baseboard
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Nice courtyardCompletely new bathroomNew flooringGranite counter topsLed lightingGas cook-topDouble-pane windows
    1BR / 1Ba 400ft 1 year lease duplex quant & quiet little place close to everything nice courtyard no smoking This upstairs one bedroom/one bath unit is part of a duplex in the heart of Hillcrest. It was recently remodeled with a completely new bathroom and new flooring throughout the unit. The kitchen has granite counter tops, gas cook-top, convection/ microwave oven, LED lighting, double-pane windows and window coverings. The unit is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, public transportation, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and it is an easy drive to downtown San Diego, Mission Valley and the beaches. Ready for move-in now and can be shown immediately. This unit is best suited for one person. Rent is $2000 Security Deposit is $2000 Credit Check Fee is $35 (per person) 1 Year Lease Water & Trash Included Tenant responsible for Gas & Electric Tenant responsible for WiFi No smoking Small pet allowed with approval
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Courtyard, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    Rent Zestimate®Rental Market Summary
    DateEventPrice
    10/27/2025Listed for rent$2,000+2.6%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/7/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    1/24/2024Price change$1,950-2.5%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/8/2023Price change$2,000-4.8%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/1/2023Listed for rent$2,100$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Hillcrest

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