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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
Featuring a bright and spacious living area, this property offers a coastal lifestyle complemented by nearby outdoor spaces. An abundance of amenities supports an active and social environment, including 29 health and wellness centers, 316 restaurants, and ample pet services. The proximity to top-rated schools and numerous sports facilities 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
Social life
Wellness
Amenities for 1238 Essex St #NA, Hillcrest
Apartment Amenities
| Deck |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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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 87% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,157 |
| December 2023 | $3,142 |
| January 2024 | $3,136 |
| February 2024 | $3,100 |
| March 2024 | $3,119 |
| 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 | $2,995 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,296 |
| December 2023 | $3,229 |
| January 2024 | $3,297 |
| February 2024 | $3,237 |
| March 2024 | $3,137 |
| 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 | $3,150 |
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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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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
Ihigh Virtual Academy
3939 conde st
san diego, CA, 92110
K-12Public
B+
Riley/New Dawn
5650 mt ackerly dr
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
Whittier K-12
3401 clairemont dr
san diego, CA, 92117
K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 1238 Essex St #NA
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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