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Amenities for 1521 S 42nd St, Southcrest
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Laminate |
| Water |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | In-Unit Laundry |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Security Cameras | Sewage |
| Wall |
Grounds
| Fenced Yard | Lawn |
| Off-Street Parking | Outdoor Space |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 1+ month |
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About 1521 S 42nd St
Property Id: 1855650 2bd 1ba Home 875 Sq Ft. Fully Remodeled New Quartz countertop New Kitchen Cabinets New Stove and Refrigerator New Walk-in -Shower New Laminated Flooring in all rooms Ceiling Fans in all rooms Upgraded Electrical Panel Cordless Curtains in each room Freshly painted 45x14 Gated front yard Open Air Backyard Patio Covered Front Porch Washer and Dryer hookups available Curb Appeal with Fruits Trees on the property 1 minute walk to Northgate Market and shopping center 1 minute walk to Bus Stop Route 955 Close to 805, National City 10 minutes to Downtown SD and Navy Base Close to Chavez Elementary School Preference will be given to Couple with small kids under 12 and Seniors 55+ Proven Rental and Credit History a must + a clean background check All applicants over 18 years of age must submit a separate rental application Water and trash pickup utilites included in the monthly rent No Pets allowed, will negotiable with one small pets landlord lives onsite
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 1521 S 42nd St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 138 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Southcrest |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92113 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Southcrest
2-bedroom apartments at 1521 S 42nd St cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
Southcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,993 |
| January 2026 | $2,995 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,200 |
| June 2024 | $2,200 |
| June 2025 | $2,625 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,400 |
| October 2025 | $2,197 |
| November 2025 | $2,181 |
| December 2025 | $2,425 |
| January 2026 | $2,575 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1521 S 42nd St
Chavez Elementary School
1404 s 40th st
san diego, CA, 92113
K-5Public
C+
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4041 oregon st
san diego, CA, 92104
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san diego, CA, 92103
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B+
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san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 1521 S 42nd St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1521 S 42nd St, San Diego
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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342 Euclid Ave
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