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    $2,000/mo

    5438 Gilbert Dr #B, San Diego, CA 92115

    1beds
    400sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available Thu Jan 1 2026
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    Shared laundry
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Shared backyardSeparated full kitchenCraftsman style apartmentHuge backyardBeautifully curated bathroomBeautiful flooringOriginal period counters
    Ever imagine living in a property with a huge backyard for $2,000? Enjoy peace, beauty, and tranquility while enjoying a craftsman style apartment complete with pink counters! This very unique studio/1 bedroom overlooks a gorgeous terraced yard located near San Diego State University. This is your opportunity to stay in what feels like a detached home with a yard affordably! Completely upgraded studio/1 bedroom with separated full kitchen and 1 bath. Featuring beautiful flooring, original period counters, and a beautifully curated bathroom. Full separate kitchen including full sized Stove and Refrigerator are in the unit (not reflected in the photos). Washer/Dryer is shared with only 2 other tenants. A short drive to San Diego State, a golf course, and several convent shopping centers. Please view the virtual tour below, unit is categorized as ADU 2. Note this unit has a shared backyard, and shared laundry facilities. **Owner pays all utilities including gardener. Street parking. 3D Virtual Tour go to "ADU2" and "Patio" and "Backyard" parts (reminder there is a full sized fridge & stove) Please ask Listing AGENT as Zillow won't allow links. The neighborhood is a mix of homes built in the 20's, 30's and 40's. It is not a cookie cutter kind of place. On our street most of our neighbors have been here 20 plus years and in most homes you see the neighborhood pride. We are walking distance(4min) to a wonderful coffee shop and a cute wine bar. We are an inclusive community. Having a car is your best option but public transportation is walking distance. Lyft and Uber are good options as well. Here are a few hotspots with commute times included: SDSU- 4 miles about 7min Gaslamp Quarter- 7.5 miles about 15min Fashion Valley- 7.3 miles about 13min La Jolla- 13 miles about 18min Little Italy-10miles about 17 min which is about how long it takes to get to the airport too! 12 months +
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    Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 10:20am

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
    Video & virtual tour

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Fruit trees, Garden, Hammock, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, TV Lounge, Terraced shared Backyard, Utilities included in rent

    Construction

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

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/4/2025Listed for rent$2,000+11.1%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    12/14/2024Listing removed$1,800$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    12/3/2024Price change$1,800-7.7%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/11/2024Price change$1,950-7.1%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/2/2024Price change$2,099-8.5%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: College West