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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Air conditioning
- Granite counter tops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Ceiling fans
- Double pane windows
Location
1021 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Property Overview
1021 Essex St offers strong value for money and has a convenient location near a top-rated middle school. It also stands out for fitness and wellness, with 40 nearby gyms or yoga centers, 61 health and wellness centers, onsite HVAC, and ample windows that bring in natural light.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
- More space
Great for
Wellness
Amenities for 1021 Essex St, Hillcrest
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Air Conditioning |
| Ceiling Fan | Wall/Window Units |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Onsite Laundry | Roof Type: Rolled/Hot Mop |
Other
| Gravity |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1021 Essex St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 14% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Hillcrest.
Property Status: Active Large 1BR/1BA apartment in University Heights at 1021 Essex Street. Great area to live. This apartment features air conditioning, granite counter tops in the kitchen and bath, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, luxury vinyl floors, mirrored closet doors, ceiling fans, double pane windows (cool in the summer and warm in the winter plus very quiet), security door, off street parking, on site laundry room, etc. Take a look, you will like what you see. Sorry, no pets or smoking. Available now. Office Phone: (619) 275-3866 Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1021 Essex St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 59 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Hillcrest |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92103 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Hillcrest
1-bedroom apartments at 1021 Essex St cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,302 |
| December 2024 | $2,297 |
| January 2025 | $2,345 |
| February 2025 | $2,345 |
| March 2025 | $2,300 |
| April 2025 | $2,257 |
| May 2025 | $2,278 |
| June 2025 | $2,295 |
| July 2025 | $2,297 |
| August 2025 | $2,295 |
| September 2025 | $2,295 |
| October 2025 | $2,250 |
| November 2025 | $2,250 |
| December 2025 | $2,265 |
| January 2026 | $2,214 |
| February 2026 | $2,200 |
| March 2026 | $2,198 |
| April 2026 | $2,199 |
| May 2026 | $2,199 |
| June 2026 | $2,223 |
| July 2026 | $2,248 |
| August 2026 | $2,200 |
| September 2026 | $2,206 |
| October 2026 | $2,240 |
| November 2026 | $2,225 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,300 |
| December 2024 | $2,236 |
| January 2025 | $2,258 |
| February 2025 | $2,323 |
| March 2025 | $2,306 |
| April 2025 | $2,272 |
| May 2025 | $2,283 |
| June 2025 | $2,322 |
| July 2025 | $2,334 |
| August 2025 | $2,339 |
| September 2025 | $2,331 |
| October 2025 | $2,295 |
| November 2025 | $2,275 |
| December 2025 | $2,295 |
| January 2026 | $2,296 |
| February 2026 | $2,271 |
| March 2026 | $2,297 |
| April 2026 | $2,343 |
| May 2026 | $2,306 |
| June 2026 | $2,296 |
| July 2026 | $2,261 |
| August 2026 | $2,252 |
| September 2026 | $2,295 |
| October 2026 | $2,282 |
| November 2026 | $2,200 |
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Can I afford to live at 1021 Essex St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$76,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $76,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,900.
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Schools near 1021 Essex St
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
4100 normal st annex 14
san diego, CA, 92103
K-12Public
Alba
4041 oregon st
san diego, CA, 92104
1-12Public
Nipaquay Elementary
7900 civita blvd
san diego, CA, 92108
K-5Public
San Diego County Community
6401 linda vista rd rm 216
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
C
San Diego County Special Education
6401 linda vista rd rm 409
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
Getting around San Diego near 1021 Essex St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1021 Essex St, San Diego
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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