Pet friendly

19 Hours Ago

5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B
5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B, #B, San Diego, California 92115, United States

Monthly rent	$2,000
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	400

Monthly rent	$2,000
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	400

19 Hours Ago

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Pet Friendly

Location

5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B, #B, San Diego, California 92115, United States|College West

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Contact

Locayt

(562) 608-3174

Amenities for 5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B, College West

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Building

Cats OK	Dogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space

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Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B, #B, San Diego, California 92115, United States

Available starting January 1, 2026 Come stay in a very unique serene, remodeled unfurnished studio/one bedroom located near San Diego State University with beautiful canyon views and huge shared backyard! This is your opportunity to stay in what feels like a detached home with a yard! Completely upgraded with separated kitchen and 1 bath. Featuring beautiful flooring, original period counters, and a beautifully curated bathroom. The unit was thoughtfully designed, and sits above a gorgeous craftsman style home surrounded by a shared lush oasis in the shared backyard. A short drive to San Diego State, a golf course, and several convent shopping centers. Please view the virtual tour below. Note this unit has a shared backyard, and shared laundry facilities. Owner pay all utilities. Gated entry. The neighborhood is a mix of homes built in the 20's,30's and 40's....see supplement...

Property highlights

How 5438 Gilbert Dr, San Diego, CA 92115, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Central heat: This address offers a climate controlled environment
Images available: There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site: Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Address details

Neighborhood	College West
Zip code	92115
Type	Apartment for rent

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Rent trends in College West

1-bedroom apartments at 5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B cost about 22% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.

College West

San Diego

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Diego
Month	Median Rent
December 2023	$2,351
January 2024	$2,334
February 2024	$2,295
March 2024	$2,309
April 2024	$2,376
May 2024	$2,353
June 2024	$2,358
July 2024	$2,383
August 2024	$2,398
September 2024	$2,395
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

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in College West
Month	Median Rent
December 2023	$1,790
January 2024	$1,790
February 2024	$1,947
March 2024	$2,005
April 2024	$1,997
May 2024	$2,084
June 2024	$1,892
July 2024	$1,825
August 2024	$1,870
September 2024	$1,677
October 2024	$1,903
November 2024	$1,870
December 2024	$1,802
January 2025	$1,848
February 2025	$2,232
March 2025	$2,431
April 2025	$2,071
May 2025	$2,057
June 2025	$2,091
July 2025	$2,025
August 2025	$2,028
September 2025	$1,834
October 2025	$1,756
November 2025	$1,702

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1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 5438 Gilbert Drive, San Diego, CA.
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1 year ago	$1,800	1 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$2,100	1 bed	1 bath
2 years ago	$2,500	Studio	1 bath

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Neighborhood

College West | San Diego, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Peaceful and quiet

Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around #B near 5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B

Walking

6/10

Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10

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

Cycling

4/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10

Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5438 Gilbert Drive #5438B, #B

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

7/10

Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10

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

6/10

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10

Few or no bars within walking distance

Other units at this address

5438 Gilbert Dr, San Diego, CA

5438 Gilbert Dr San Diego, CA

Occupied

5438

1 Bed

1 Bath

400 sqft

$1,800

On-Site Laundry

Listed by Locayt

Days on market: 367

Come stay in a very unique serene, remodeled studio/one bedroom located near San Diego State University with beautiful canyon views and huge shared backyard! This is your opportunity to stay in what feels like a detached home with a yard! 12 month lease preferred. Completely upgraded with separated kitchen and 1 bath. Featuring beautiful flooring, original period counters, and a beautifully curated bathroom. The unit was thoughtfully designed, and sits above a gorgeous craftsman style home surrounded by a shared lush oasis in the backyard. A short drive to San Diego State, a golf course, and several convent shopping centers. Please view the virtual tour below. Note this unit has a shared backyard, and shared laundry facilities. The neighborhood is a mix of homes built in the 20's,30's and 40's. It is not a cookie cutter kind of place. On our street most of our neighbors have been here 20 plus years and in most homes you see the neighborhood pride. We are walking distance(4min) to a wonderful coffee shop and a cute wine bar. We are an inclusive community. Having a car is your best option but public transportation is walking distance. Lyft and Uber are good options as well. Here are a few hotspots with commute times included: SDSU- 4 miles about 7min Gaslamp Quarter- 7.5 miles about 15min Fashion Valley- 7.3 miles about 13min La Jolla- 13 miles about 18min Little Italy-10miles about 17 min which is about how long it takes to get to the airport too! Come stay in beautifully remodeled one bedroom located near San Diego State University with beautiful canyon views! 12 month lease preferred. Completely upgraded with separated kitchen and 1 bath. Featuring beautiful flooring, original period counters, and a beautifully curated bathroom. The unit was thoughtfully designed, and sits above a gorgeous craftsman style home surrounded by a shared lush oasis in the backyard. A short drive to San Diego State, a golf course, and several convent shopping centers. Please view the virtual tour below. Note this unit has a shared backyard, and shared laundry facilities. The neighborhood is a mix of homes built in the 20's,30's and 40's. It is not a cookie cutter kind of place. On our street most of our neighbors have been here 20 plus years and in most homes you see the neighborhood pride. Walking distance(4min) to a wonderful coffee shop and a cute wine bar. We are an inclusive community. Having a car is your best option but public transportation is walking distance. Lyft and Uber are good options as well. Here are a few hotspots with commute times included: SDSU- 4 miles about 7min Gaslamp Quarter- 7.5 miles about 15min Fashion Valley- 7.3 miles about 13min La Jolla- 13 miles about 18min Little Italy-10miles about 17 min which is about how long it takes to get to the airport too!