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Highlights
New Construction
- Quiet neighborhood
- 9foot ceilings
- Washer dryer
- Prime central location
Location
8648 Macawa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, USA|Serra Mesa
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Property Overview
Located in a quiet neighborhood with a prime central location, this home offers 9-foot ceilings and washer/dryer convenience. It also stands out for work-from-home living, with high-speed internet, utilities included in the rent, one nearby internet provider option, and a coworking space or café within 1 mile.
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
High school nearby- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 8648 Macawa Ave, Serra Mesa
Features
| Air Conditioning | Dryer |
| Electricity | Freezer |
| Furnished | High Ceilings |
| Linoleum Vinyl | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Internet |
Community
| Onsite Laundry | Sewage |
| Wall |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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About 8648 Macawa Ave
Property Id: 3049695 Enjoy a stylish 3-bed, 3-bath unit with laundry, AC, and parking. Minutes from the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The ocean is not much further. Prime central location in San Diego! Quiet neighborhood with coffee, restaurants and CVS within walking distance. Great access to the Convoy cultural district to enjoy various Asian cuisines. Convenient access to I-8, I-805 and I-15. 3 parking spaces included. Full kitchen, washer dryer, ac and 9foot ceilings. 1st month rent due at signing, as well as prorated rent and security deposit and cleaning fee. Renters insurance required.
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 8648 Macawa Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.6 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $805 more than the median rent in this area
- Distance from transit
- More than 1.4 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Neighborhood | Serra Mesa |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92123 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Serra Mesa
3-bedroom apartments at 8648 Macawa Ave cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in San Diego.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Serra Mesa
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,031 |
| December 2024 | $4,022 |
| January 2025 | $4,138 |
| February 2025 | $4,198 |
| March 2025 | $4,240 |
| April 2025 | $4,209 |
| May 2025 | $4,303 |
| June 2025 | $4,320 |
| July 2025 | $4,297 |
| August 2025 | $4,203 |
| September 2025 | $4,176 |
| October 2025 | $4,146 |
| November 2025 | $4,127 |
| December 2025 | $4,187 |
| January 2026 | $4,221 |
| February 2026 | $4,240 |
| March 2026 | $4,182 |
| April 2026 | $4,224 |
| May 2026 | $4,278 |
| June 2026 | $4,267 |
| July 2026 | $4,260 |
| August 2026 | $4,286 |
| September 2026 | $4,298 |
| October 2026 | $4,248 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,058 |
| December 2024 | $4,407 |
| January 2025 | $4,452 |
| February 2025 | $4,612 |
| March 2025 | $4,630 |
| April 2025 | $4,518 |
| May 2025 | $4,596 |
| June 2025 | $4,716 |
| July 2025 | $4,780 |
| August 2025 | $4,820 |
| September 2025 | $4,982 |
| October 2025 | $4,994 |
| November 2025 | $4,862 |
| December 2025 | $4,800 |
| January 2026 | $4,789 |
| February 2026 | $4,677 |
| March 2026 | $4,795 |
| April 2026 | $4,713 |
| May 2026 | $4,793 |
| June 2026 | $4,638 |
| July 2026 | $4,787 |
| August 2026 | $4,515 |
| September 2026 | $4,560 |
| October 2026 | $4,691 |
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Can I afford to live at 8648 Macawa Ave?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $208,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $5,200.
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Schools near 8648 Macawa Ave
Jones Elementary School
2751 greyling dr
san diego, CA, 92123
K-5Public
A-
San Diego SOAR Academy
2801 meadow lark dr
san diego, CA, 92123
K-12Public
Nipaquay Elementary
7900 civita blvd
san diego, CA, 92108
K-5Public
Riley/New Dawn
5650 mt ackerly dr
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
Mt. Everest Academy
4350 mt everest blvd
san diego, CA, 92117
K-12Public
A+
Getting around San Diego near 8648 Macawa Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 8648 Macawa Ave, San Diego
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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