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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Bright and spacious living area
- Coastal lifestyle
Location
1238 Essex Street #NA, San Diego, California 92103, United States|Hillcrest
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant community, this property features a bright and spacious living area that supports a coastal lifestyle. Notable nearby amenities include a highly-rated middle school, numerous pet services, fitness options, and ample social opportunities with restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. With outdoor spaces and a pet-friendly environment, it caters well to those seeking an active and engaging 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 Street #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
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 Street #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 Street #NA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
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- 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 Street #NA cost about 71% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,992 |
| December 2025 | $2,992 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,197 |
| December 2025 | $3,223 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1238 Essex Street #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 Street #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 Street #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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