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Highlights

  • Patio area
  • Laminate wood flooring
  • No laundry onsite
  • Street parking
  • Abundance of cabinet space

Location

3042 1/2 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA|North Park
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Management Solutions

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(855) 229-7368

Property Overview

Adams-Merrill is a highly rated property with an overall expert score of 8.5/10, offering exceptional value for money (92.11 percentile) and a perfect 10/10 price rating. With strong scores for amenities and location (both 9/10), residents can expect convenient access to key destinations along with features like a patio area, laminate wood flooring, street parking, and abundant cabinet space, while a 7/10 trustworthiness rating reflects a clear, detailed listing.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Adams-Merrill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Adams-Merrill has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,750 /mo1 unit availableWe are pleased to offer this 1 bedroom apt in Normal Heights. Live on Adams Ave where you can walk steps to restaurants, coffee shops, and much more! This one bedroom cottage style apt offers laminate wood flooring and neutral paint! This adorable bungalow offers plenty of windows for natural light. The kitchen has tile counters and a full size pantry, with an abundance of cabinet space. As you walk through the kitchen there leads a back door exit to your own patio area. The master bedroom comfortably fits a queen size bed. Small dogs under 25 lbs accepted with $500 Pet Deposit. Water and trash are included with the rent. Street parking only to start (parking space is on a waitlist basis). No laundry onsite. Please contact Management Solutions for info: 855-229-7368 ext. 3

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TrashWater

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One-time. Refundable.

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About Adams-Merrill

HomeApartments in San DiegoNorth Park Adams-Merrill

We are pleased to offer this 1 bedroom apt in Normal Heights. Live on Adams Ave where you can walk steps to restaurants, coffee shops, and much more! This one bedroom cottage style apt offers laminate wood flooring and neutral paint! This adorable bungalow offers plenty of windows for natural light. The kitchen has tile counters and a full size pantry, with an abundance of cabinet space. As you walk through the kitchen there leads a back door exit to your own patio area. The master bedroom comfortably fits a queen size bed. Small dogs under 25 lbs accepted with $500 Pet Deposit. Water and trash are included with the rent. Street parking only to start (parking space is on a waitlist basis). No laundry onsite. Please contact Management Solutions for info: 855-229-7368 ext. 3


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Adams-Merrill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Adams-Merrill has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Adams-Merrill
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Adams-Merrill offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Adams-Merrill goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Adams-Merrill receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Adams-Merrill is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Adams-Merrill does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Adams-Merrill provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Adams-Merrill compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
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Rent trends in North Park

1-bedroom apartments at Adams-Merrill cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in North Park.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
North Park
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,930
July 2024$1,975
August 2024$1,995
September 2024$1,992
October 2024$1,995
November 2024$1,995
December 2024$1,968
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,970
March 2025$1,956
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,906
June 2025$1,925
July 2025$1,958
August 2025$1,923
September 2025$1,897
October 2025$1,895
November 2025$1,888
December 2025$1,896
January 2026$1,909
February 2026$1,874
March 2026$1,885
April 2026$1,892
May 2026$1,870
A table of studio rental data trends in North Park
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,793
July 2024$1,933
August 2024$1,915
September 2024$1,872
October 2024$1,933
November 2024$1,962
December 2024$1,970
January 2025$2,183
February 2025$2,095
March 2025$1,817
April 2025$1,753
May 2025$1,852
June 2025$1,945
July 2025$1,907
August 2025$1,832
September 2025$1,825
October 2025$1,817
November 2025$1,796
December 2025$1,795
January 2026$1,807
February 2026$1,837
March 2026$1,946
April 2026$1,990
May 2026$1,933

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Schools near Adams-Merrill

Garfield Elementary School

4487 oregon st

san diego, CA, 92116

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

Nipaquay Elementary

7900 civita blvd

san diego, CA, 92108

K-5Public

San Diego SOAR Academy

2801 meadow lark dr

san diego, CA, 92123

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 3042 1/2 Adams Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3042 1/2 Adams Ave, San Diego

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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