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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Bright and spacious living area
- Coastal lifestyle
Location
1238 Essex St #NA, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Property Overview
Bright and spacious living areas create a welcoming atmosphere emphasizing a coastal lifestyle. The property is well-positioned for pet owners, with numerous nearby pet supply stores and services, while fitness enthusiasts can enjoy ample natural light and outdoor spaces. Accessibility to a highly-rated middle school further enhances its appeal.
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
Middle school nearby- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Wellness
Amenities for 1238 Essex St #NA, Hillcrest
Features
| Deck |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 1+ month |
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About 1238 Essex St #NA
Charming 2BR/1BA single-family home in Imperial Beach featuring a bright and spacious living area, front yard, and convenient garage. Enjoy a comfortable coastal lifestyle just minutes from the beach in this inviting home filled with natural light.
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 1238 Essex St #NA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Hillcrest |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92103 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Hillcrest
2-bedroom apartments at 1238 Essex St #NA cost about 73% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,195 |
| May 2024 | $3,200 |
| June 2024 | $3,208 |
| July 2024 | $3,214 |
| August 2024 | $3,228 |
| September 2024 | $3,176 |
| October 2024 | $3,138 |
| November 2024 | $3,110 |
| December 2024 | $3,140 |
| January 2025 | $3,140 |
| February 2025 | $3,143 |
| March 2025 | $3,135 |
| April 2025 | $3,003 |
| May 2025 | $3,037 |
| June 2025 | $3,092 |
| July 2025 | $3,100 |
| August 2025 | $3,032 |
| September 2025 | $3,039 |
| October 2025 | $2,997 |
| November 2025 | $2,992 |
| December 2025 | $2,993 |
| January 2026 | $2,992 |
| February 2026 | $2,972 |
| March 2026 | $2,950 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,136 |
| May 2024 | $3,208 |
| June 2024 | $3,293 |
| July 2024 | $3,250 |
| August 2024 | $3,303 |
| September 2024 | $3,214 |
| October 2024 | $3,082 |
| November 2024 | $3,197 |
| December 2024 | $3,410 |
| January 2025 | $3,392 |
| February 2025 | $3,305 |
| March 2025 | $3,130 |
| April 2025 | $3,223 |
| May 2025 | $3,248 |
| June 2025 | $3,193 |
| July 2025 | $3,216 |
| August 2025 | $3,084 |
| September 2025 | $3,043 |
| October 2025 | $3,139 |
| November 2025 | $3,197 |
| December 2025 | $3,216 |
| January 2026 | $3,162 |
| February 2026 | $3,222 |
| March 2026 | $3,115 |
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Can I afford to live at 1238 Essex St #NA?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$208,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $208,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $5,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $5,200 |
Schools near 1238 Essex St #NA
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
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Neighborhood
Hillcrest | San Diego, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around San Diego near 1238 Essex St #NA
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
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 1238 Essex St #NA, San Diego
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Several 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 10-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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