Available for 6-month, 12-month+, and longer lease, starting mid-October or November 1. Canyon-view house in central San Diego (El Cerrito neighborhood, in the College Area). Large, private lot and backyard, with stunning views, and the breathtaking sunsets overlooking the canyon. The house is tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and the downstairs is a 1-bedroom, 1 full bathroom studio unit with its own private entrance and kitchenette (4 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms total). We used the downstairs studio unit for a home office, a private space for guests, and we also rented it out from time to time. The downstairs studio is also a great retreat for teenage children or those with multi-generational living arrangements. The house has lots of natural light from the large windows in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, which overlook a beautiful backyard canyon with multiple patios. It features hardwood floors, classic archways, an updated open-concept, remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Smart thermostat, fresh paint, and newer, energy-efficient AC and central heating. All appliances, including the HVAC, are less than 2 years old.
Large windows overlook the backyard, which features an abundance of trees, allowing natural light to flood in and creating a sense of calm throughout the home. The backyard is designed for relaxing in nature and is also a great area for entertaining, featuring tiered patios, a fire pit, and a huge lot. We love listening to the owl hoot nightly and sleeping with the windows open for a fresh, gentle breeze. Our son grew up exploring the backyard canyon, and we feel this home is truly a magical place to live.
Located minutes from cafes, some fantastic restaurants, grocery stores, Trader Joes, SDSU, and major freeways, this home also benefits from El Cerrito's strong sense of community, which is known for its neighborhood 4th of July parades, block parties, Halloween decorating contests, and monthly neighborhood happy hours.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy quiet cul-de-sac living with views, space, and flexibility in one of San Diego's most desirable and "neighborly" neighborhoods.
-Property is unfurnished
- 1 car garage and 1 car driveway parking, street parking is plentiful on cul-de-sac and outside home
-Resident to pay for gas/electric/water/internet
-Landlord will pay for gardener
-Security Deposit $5,200
-First month's rent and security deposit due at lease signing.
-Pet-friendly, will consider dog/cats individually upon application and with an additional deposit. ($250 per pet)
-Minimum 650 credit score per adult.
-Combined monthly gross income of at least 2.5 times the rent
-No prior evictions or landlord debt/pending
-Renter's insurance required during tenancy
-All interested adults must qualify
-If selected, non-refundable application fee per adult.
-12 month lease or more. Long term lease preferred.
-Non-smoking property
-No prior evictions or landlord debt/pending.
-Renter's insurance is required during tenancy.
- Renters will be required to provide references for past tenancies
-Stainless steel appliance less than one year old include refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, gas stove, microwave and newer washer and dryer for tenant use
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,900/mo
5418 Siesta Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
4beds
1,390sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Sat Oct 18 2025
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air, heat pump
What's special
Abundance of treesBreathtaking sunsetsQuiet cul-de-sacFresh paintNatural lightClassic archwaysSmart thermostat
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,390 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Cul-de-sac, Heating system: Forced Air, Huge backyard with multiple levels, View Type: Canyon views
Details
- Parcel number: 4665710900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/3/2025 | Price change | $4,900-5.8%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
9/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,200$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
3/4/2011 | Sold | $365,000-5.2%$263/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
1/1/2011 | Price change | $385,000-3.7%$277/sqft |
Source: CityScape Real Estate #100067213 | ||
11/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $399,900-22.3%$288/sqft |
Source: CityScape Real Estate | ||