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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
An inviting location offers a blend of charm and convenience with nearby amenities and access to vibrant community activities. The home showcases unique architectural elements and modern finishes that enhance its appeal. Enjoy close proximity to parks, restaurants, and cultural attractions, making it a perfect fit for those seeking an active lifestyle.
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 |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cats and small dogs allowed. Contact for more information on pet policy.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
Required one-time fees
| Security Deposit | $3,000 |
|---|---|
Optional fees
| Incidental Fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Per occurrence fee | |
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
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 95% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,206 |
| October 2023 | $3,197 |
| November 2023 | $3,163 |
| 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 | $3,016 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,495 |
| October 2023 | $3,377 |
| November 2023 | $3,288 |
| 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 | $3,022 |
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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
$240,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $240,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $6,000.
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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
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
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 grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
9/10
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
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
10/10
Variety of bars right on the street
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