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 +
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,000/mo
5438 Gilbert Dr #B, San Diego, CA 92115
1beds
400sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
Shared laundry
Forced air
What's special
Shared backyardSeparated full kitchenCraftsman style apartmentHuge backyardBeautifully curated bathroomBeautiful flooringOriginal period counters
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 10:20am
Travel times
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000+11.1%$5/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Listing removed | $1,800$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Price change | $1,800-7.7%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/11/2024 | Price change | $1,950-7.1%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/2/2024 | Price change | $2,099-8.5%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

