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5530 Dorothy Dr, San Diego, CA 92115, USA|College West
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Amenities for 5530 Dorothy Dr, College West
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Furnished |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
Dog policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
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About 5530 Dorothy Dr
Now Leasing for 2026! Brand New 4 bed / 2 bath house STEPS FROM CAMPUS! One room is large enough to double! Perfect place to live with your friends! Book a Tour: We'd love to show you around! Call us at (619) 815-8677 to schedule a tour. Check out the full Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=3WpQGRWXWs3 Features: -Air Conditioning! -Brand New Build -In unit Washer/Dryer -Dishwasher -Super close walking distance to SDSU -Date available for move in: July 25, 2025 APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. All tenants (and co-signers, if applicable) must complete an application. 2. Once approved, a $1,500 initial holding deposit is due to reserve the unit and begin lease preparation. 3. The remainder of the security deposit must be submitted within 1 week or by the due date listed on the lease agreement. 4. Applicants must show a minimum monthly income of 2.5x the rent and a credit score of 650 or higher. Guarantors/co-signers are accepted. Follow Us: Stay updated with more listings by following us on Instagram: @skylightrealty.sd Listed by Skylight Realty DRE# 02222135
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 5530 Dorothy Dr compares to other nearby properties.
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Address details
| Neighborhood | College West |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92115 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in College West
4-bedroom apartments at 5530 Dorothy Dr cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
College West
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $5,525 |
| November 2023 | $5,506 |
| December 2023 | $5,460 |
| January 2024 | $5,497 |
| February 2024 | $5,550 |
| March 2024 | $5,517 |
| April 2024 | $5,387 |
| May 2024 | $5,233 |
| June 2024 | $5,298 |
| July 2024 | $5,082 |
| August 2024 | $5,049 |
| September 2024 | $5,364 |
| October 2024 | $5,948 |
| November 2024 | $5,890 |
| December 2024 | $5,775 |
| January 2025 | $5,655 |
| February 2025 | $5,287 |
| March 2025 | $5,388 |
| April 2025 | $5,286 |
| May 2025 | $5,059 |
| June 2025 | $5,025 |
| July 2025 | $5,172 |
| August 2025 | $5,078 |
| September 2025 | $5,337 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $5,800 |
| November 2023 | $5,762 |
| December 2023 | $5,820 |
| January 2024 | $5,525 |
| February 2024 | $5,612 |
| March 2024 | $5,510 |
| April 2024 | $5,043 |
| May 2024 | $4,963 |
| June 2024 | $4,757 |
| July 2024 | $4,797 |
| August 2024 | $4,499 |
| September 2024 | $4,812 |
| October 2024 | $6,525 |
| November 2024 | $6,285 |
| December 2024 | $5,825 |
| January 2025 | $5,568 |
| February 2025 | $5,325 |
| March 2025 | $5,168 |
| April 2025 | $5,443 |
| May 2025 | $5,199 |
| June 2025 | $5,000 |
| July 2025 | $4,880 |
| August 2025 | $4,419 |
| September 2025 | $5,207 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 6 months ago | $6,300 |
| 11 months ago | $6,600 |
Schools near 5530 Dorothy Dr
Hardy Elementary School
5420 montezuma rd
san diego, CA, 92115
K-5Public
A-
Alba
4041 oregon st
san diego, CA, 92104
1-12Public
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
4100 normal st annex 14
san diego, CA, 92103
K-12Public
Riley/New Dawn
5650 mt ackerly dr
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
Ihigh Virtual Academy
3939 conde st
san diego, CA, 92110
K-12Public
B+
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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 San Diego near 5530 Dorothy Dr
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5530 Dorothy Dr, San Diego
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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