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1274 1/2 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Property Overview
Located in an area with a mix of age groups, this address offers strong walkability, nearby transit, and easy access to 277 restaurants within a mile. It also stands out for sustainability with 39 parks nearby and convenient options for getting around without a car.
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Amenities for 1274 1/2 Essex St, Hillcrest
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
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About 1274 1/2 Essex St
1274 1/2 Essex St cost $2,695 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: in-unit laundry. Located at 1274 1/2 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA, this unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in San Diego, renting this apartment is 20% more expensive per month.
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 1274 1/2 Essex St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.8 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 3.4 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Neighborhood | Hillcrest |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92103 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Hillcrest
1-bedroom apartments at 1274 1/2 Essex St cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,395 |
| November 2024 | $2,337 |
| 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 | $2,237 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,400 |
| November 2024 | $2,378 |
| 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 | $2,295 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1274 1/2 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 1274 1/2 Essex St
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 1274 1/2 Essex St, San Diego
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional 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
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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