Beautifully preserved, historic 2BR/1BA Craftsman flat just 5-minutes' walk to downtown San Diego along Broadway, a few blocks from Balboa Park, and close to coffee shops, cool eateries, markets, and bakeries. Featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, and original Craftsman built-in dining cabinets, 2 giant walk in closets, this unit is in a desirable, quiet neighborhood yet near city activities and fun. This was formerly our most popular Airbnb and we are now offering it long-term. The building is an exceptionally maintained historic 4-plex built in 1906 that celebrates the quality of time-tested craft, design, and charm. The built-in dining cabinets are mahogany and the fireplace has been upgraded to gas. In keeping with the allure, yet offering full functionality, the bathroom features a clawfoot tub with shower and a pedestal sink. A fully functional, vintage stove creates the ideal kitchen setting. This is a large two-bedroom unit on the lower, right side of the building. If you can climb four steps to get onto the porch, everything else in the house provides for level, easy access. Once you enter the unit through the living room, you will see the dining room, which leads to a short hallway that separates the dining room, the bathroom, the two bedrooms, and the kitchen. There is a back door off the kitchen that leads to the back patio and courtyard area. Both bedrooms are private, yet they are adjoined by a door between the rooms. For added private access, you can enter the back bedroom exclusively from the porch through the back door just to the right of the back kitchen door. The door has a keyless entry lock for easy access from the kitchen to the back bedroom. True to its Craftsman style, the large dining room, with its large exposed beams, is open and accessible from the living room and serves as the center piece of the flat. A front porch bistro table provides a welcoming opportunity to enjoy the neighborhood. Plus, an additional seating area on the back deck, with stunning, sweeping views of the downtown San Diego city skyline, will invite you to watch the sunset every evening you can.
One year lease. Tenant pays for utilities except for Water/Sewer and Trash.
Apartment for rent
$2,800/mo
844 21st St #844, San Diego, CA 92102
2beds
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Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
No pets
Window unit
None laundry
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Wall furnace
What's special
Front porch bistro tableVintage stoveGiant walk in closetsHigh ceilingsClawfoot tub with showerHardwood floorsPedestal sink
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Wall, No Utilities included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/2/2025 | Price change | $2,800-6.4% |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,990 |
Source: Zillow Rentals |