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Highlights
- Urban living
- Secured gated property
- Attached private two car garage
Location
3734 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Property Overview
Offering urban living in a secured gated community, this property features an attached private two-car garage, enhancing convenience and accessibility. With excellent proximity to well-rated elementary education and a vibrant social scene, including 297 nearby restaurants and ample transit options, the environment supports an active lifestyle. Additionally, pet friendliness is a key highlight, supported by numerous pet services and outdoor spaces available for enjoyment.
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
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Outdoor space
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 3734 1st Ave, Hillcrest
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Dryer |
| Hardwood Floor | Heat Pump |
| Laminate | Tile |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Controlled Building | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 3734 1st Ave
Property Id: 2303284 Secured gated property, with attached private two car garage. Comfortable, urban living, where it is the perfect location to explore the beloved Hillcrest, Bankers Hill neighborhood and Balboa park. Close access to all the freeways, 163, 8, and 5 freeways
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 3734 1st Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Hillcrest |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92103 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Hillcrest
2-bedroom apartments at 3734 1st Ave cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Hillcrest
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,216 |
| January 2026 | $3,149 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 3734 1st Ave
Florence Elementary School
3914 first ave
san diego, CA, 92103
K-5Public
B+
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
4100 normal st annex 14
san diego, CA, 92103
K-12Public
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4041 oregon st
san diego, CA, 92104
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Ihigh Virtual Academy
3939 conde st
san diego, CA, 92110
K-12Public
B+
Riley/New Dawn
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san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 3734 1st Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 3734 1st Ave, San Diego
Groceries
10/10
Several grocery stores nearby
Shopping
8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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