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1453 Essex St #5, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest

Property Overview

Near schools, walkable streets, and strong transit access are paired with a lively local scene that includes many restaurants and parks. The 24 photos add helpful visual context, and nearby recycling or composting options support a more sustainability-minded 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
  • High school nearby
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

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$3,885–$5,000

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2 Beds

$3,200

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Coronado • 126 J Ave

2 Beds

$3,900

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Mission Valley East • 2544 Escala Cir

2 Beds

$3,800

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North Park • 3000 Upas St

2 Beds

$3,895–$3,995

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Little Italy • 2250 India St

2 Beds

$3,395–$3,495

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AVA Balboa Park

Our team has verified this company

Park West • 3288 5th Ave

2 Beds

N/A

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eaves Mission Ridge

Our team has verified this company

Birdland • 2745 Meadow Lark Dr

2 Beds

$2,770–$3,025

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Mara Pacific Beach

Our team has verified this company

Pacific Beach • 4275 Mission Bay Dr

2 Beds

$3,885–$5,000

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North Park • 2902 30th St

2 Beds

$3,200

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Coronado • 126 J Ave

2 Beds

$3,900

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Mission Valley East • 2544 Escala Cir

2 Beds

$3,800

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North Park • 3000 Upas St

2 Beds

$3,895–$3,995

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Little Italy • 2250 India St

2 Beds

$3,395–$3,495

Rent trends in Hillcrest

2-bedroom apartments at 1453 Essex St #5 cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$3,115
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$2,993
January 2026$2,992
February 2026$2,972
March 2026$2,950
April 2026$2,979
May 2026$2,993
June 2026$2,995
July 2026$2,996
August 2026$3,004
September 2026$3,001
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hillcrest
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$3,095
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$3,216
January 2026$3,162
February 2026$3,222
March 2026$3,086
April 2026$3,137
May 2026$3,267
June 2026$3,229
July 2026$3,258
August 2026$3,229
September 2026$3,157

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 1453 Essex St, San Diego, CA.
2 months ago$3,399

Schools near 1453 Essex St #5

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 1453 Essex St #5

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1453 Essex St #5, 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

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

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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