Rent: $7,200 a month with a six month to one year signed lease with option to renew the six month lease at $7,200 per month. Owner open to a shorter time period of three months at $8,000 a month with options to renew at $7,200 a month. The three month lease option cannot include June, July or August.
Please, no telephone calls, emails or texts from any real estate professionals unless you are interested in renting and residing in this house.
No "subletting" allowed per the leasing contract. No "Third Parties" will be considered (referring to real estate agents, real estate companies, corporate leasing companies, and the like, unless the person(s) applying to rent the house will be the person(s) residing in the house. No renting out rooms to anyone not listed on the original signed leasing contract.
Please read the entire advertisement for "Specials" as well as for saving everyone time. Thank you.
Available: Within thirty (30) days of signing a leasing contract, receipt of the deposit money and first month's rent, which can be prorated if the leasing period does not begin on the first of a month. Owner more than happy to work with any applicant on the "move-in' date.
Fully furnished only. No dogs, cats nor exotic animals. Non-smoking house which includes marijuana, cigarettes, cigars, vaping, etc. Negative criminal history. Good credit (620 FICO score or higher) for all applicants.
This is a beautiful single-story 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom house, approximately 2350 square foot, for rent, atop a beautiful and very, very quiet canyon with a drop-dead panoramic view from white water Pacific Ocean to the eastern mountains with everything in between including downtown San Diego skyline, east and west Mission Bay, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach coastline, Point Loma, the Mexican Coronado Islands, Mexico, Sea World fireworks, Coronado Bay bridge, etc.
Usually same day showings available by Owner: 9am to 4pm (7 days a week). Owner occupied. Owner requests applicant to telephone owner for best and fastest response to questions, scheduling viewings, etc.
Rent: $7,200.00 per month for one year. Ideally looking for a six month lease at $7,200 per month but a one year lease will work too, as well as a three month lease at $8,000 per month. With the three month lease, the months cannot include any part of June, July or August.
The six month lease is available at $7,200 per month. Month to month thereafter or renew for additional three to six months under new leasing contract at $7,200 per month. $8,000 Security Deposit applies.
The three month lease is available at $8,000 per month as long as none of the months are June, July or August. This three month lease can be renewed at $7,200 per month up to another nine months. The renewal can include June, July and August. The initial three month lease is payable up-front, in full, prior to move-in, along with the $8,000 Security Deposit.
Owner is very flexible with leasing terms and with the move-in date.
A no cost to tenants application required for all tenants 18 years of age and older.
Signed lease required by all adult tenants (18 years old and older).
Good credit required. Tenant pays for their credit report or can provide to owner a current one.
Minimum 620 FICO score.
Negative criminal history.
Renters insurance required.
Sorry: No dogs, cats nor exotic animals. (Very firm: health issue for owner).
Sorry: Non-smoking house. (No exceptions-Very firm).
Sorry: House comes Fully-Furnished only. (Very firm).
Tenants pays: gas, electric, water, hardline telephone service, cable or wireless TV, cellphone and internet service.
Owner pays: landscaping service, in-ground swimming pool service, City of San Diego trash collection services.
This is a single-story, ten (10) room fully-furnished home, with approximately 2350 square feet of living space on a canyon with GREAT panoramic views. On July 4th watch 5 firework displays at the same time, poolside from the backyard and/or primary bedroom.
Location of house: Southwest section of Mt. Soledad in La Jolla 92037 in a neighborhood referred to as "The Palisades," just east and up Mount Soledad (approximately 400 feet above sea level) from the "Birdrock" neighborhood of La Jolla. Less than one mile to swimmable/surfable ocean and beaches. Two miles to the center of La Jolla Village.
Schools:
Birdrock Elementary School: K-5 grades. 1/2 mile away.
Muirlands Middle School: 6-8 grades. 1.4 miles away.
La Jolla High School: 9-12 grades. 1.3 miles away.
Central A/C and heating, surround-sound throughout with ceiling speakers, oversized custom-built gas-burning marble fireplace in living room, upright piano in living room, formal dining room, fully stacked kitchen including double wall-oven, built-in microwave oven over gas stove-top, dishwasher, tons of cabinet space and all the china, silverware and utensils you'll need. Linen and bedding not included. Two of the three bedrooms are furnished with King size beds, etc. Professional sized Brunswick pool table (9'X4.5'), three full up-to-date beautiful modern bathrooms all with dual sinks, primary bathroom has Jacuzzi tub along with a 103" wide shower with three shower heads including a rain-tree shower head in the center, big beautiful granite countertops in two bathrooms and a beautiful marble countertop in the primary bathroom. House also has a clothes washer and dryer, a custom outdoor kitchen/bar entertainment area with sink and a "Bull" bar-b-que grill, in-ground swimming pool, large custom below-ground fire-pit seating area, over-sized two car garage with tons of built-in shelving, cabinets and workbenches, etc.
Please not that the middle bedroom is not furnished with a bed and is presently a very well appointed custom built two desk office-bedroom. A Queen size bed can easily fit in this bedroom/office, even a king size bed by relocating the free standing long beautiful stand-alone wood desk. Tenant to provide a bed for this bedroom-office if they want a bed in this room.
Call, text or email the owner for details on Leasing Options and Move-in Incentives. Owner is flexible with price, length of lease and move-in date. Available January 31, 2026.
Bottom line: Call, text or email the owner and tell him your situation. Owner is flexible and very reasonable.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$7,200/mo
5655 Rutgers Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
3beds
2,350sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Sat Jan 31 2026
No pets
Central air, ceiling fan
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air, fireplace
What's special
Fully-furnished homeGreat panoramic viewsFormal dining roomIn-ground swimming poolClothes washer and dryer
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 15, 2025 at 12:12am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Wired for Data
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Bicycle storage, Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Granite countertop, Heating system: Forced Air, High-speed Internet Ready, Internet not included in rent, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool, Landscaping included in rent, Lawn, Living room, Outdoor BBQ-Bar Entertainment area, Outdoor below ground level firepit and seating area, Professional 9'X4.5' stunning Brunswick pool table, Surround sound system throughout house and backyard, Telephone not included in rent, Three Televisions, Water not included in rent, outdoor furniture
- Has private pool: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 3582330900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Garbage
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
Location
- Region: La Jolla
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $7,200-10%$3/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $8,000+23.1%$3/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listing removed | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Price change | $6,500-7.1%$3/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $7,000-12.5%$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: La Jolla
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bird Rock Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Muirlands Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10La Jolla High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi

