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Location

1280 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest

Property Overview

Well-rounded rental option with strong value for money and ample listing photos to preview the space. Conveniently located near top-rated middle and high schools, extensive public transit, and highly walkable streets. Ideal for an active social life and environmentally conscious living, with hundreds of nearby restaurants, on-site recycling or composting options, and dozens of parks within a mile.

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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

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Normal Heights • 4563 38th St

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Lincoln Park • 4965 Logan Ave

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$1,875–$1,950

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Normal Heights • 4443 36th St

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$1,800

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Colina Del Sol • 4044 Estrella Ave

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$1,750–$1,850

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Stockton • 3042 J St

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$1,995

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Teralta East • 4087 46th St

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$1,725

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Colina Del Sol • 4243 49th St

1 Bed

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Bay Park • 1849 Morena Blvd

1 Bed

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Normal Heights • 4563 38th St

1 Bed

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Lincoln Park • 4965 Logan Ave

1 Bed

$1,875–$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Normal Heights • 4443 36th St

1 Bed

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Colina Del Sol • 4044 Estrella Ave

1 Bed

$1,750–$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Stockton • 3042 J St

1 Bed

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Teralta East • 4087 46th St

1 Bed

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Colina Del Sol • 4243 49th St

1 Bed

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Rent trends in Hillcrest

1-bedroom apartments at 1280 Robinson Ave cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,306
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$2,240
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hillcrest
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,331
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$2,282

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1280 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA.
6 months ago$1,895

Schools near 1280 Robinson Ave

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 1280 Robinson Ave

Walking

8/10
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.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1280 Robinson Ave, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide 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

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-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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