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The Gatsby on First earns strong marks overall, with high scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, plus a solid quality rating. It stands out for features like a balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, in-unit washer/dryer, and business centers, while also being noted for fitness/wellness and work-from-home convenience.
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Wellness| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 705 sqft | $2,695 /mo | 1 unit available | Breathtaking, newly renovated 750 sq ft 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathrooms located on second floor in quaint community in Hillcrest. Kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, wood laminate floors, and custom lighting. Island with new countertops and separate dining area. Large living room with floor to ceiling windows that lead to balcony. Bathrooms offers large vanity with tiled showers. Spacious bedrooms with new window coverings. Washer/Dryer included. Central Air Conditioning and Heating. Elevator access. Comes with 1 parking space and ability to obtain 2 City of San Diego A permits available for street parking. Our neighborhood is permit parking only for residents M-F. Easy access to I-8, I-805, I-5 and Hwy 163. Minutes from the Beach and Downtown San Diego. Close to shopping, restaurants, bars, parks, business centers, UC Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego International Airport, Hillcrest Farmers Market, and is in the San Diego Unified School District (Florence Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and San Diego High School). 12 month lease. Rent: $2,695.00 per month Security Deposit: $2,695.00 Application Fee: $50 PetScreening Fee: $30 Pets are Allowed with Conditions/Restriction and with a monthly pet rent of $50.00. Income Requirements: Combined monthly income of 3x rent Credit Qualifications: 700+ FICO score, debt to income ratio of less than 35%, no collections, no evictions Residents pay gas & electricity, water, trash and phone, cable/internet (if applicable) and must obtain renters insurance. |
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Breathtaking, newly renovated 750 sq ft 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathrooms located on second floor in quaint community in Hillcrest. Kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, wood laminate floors, and custom lighting. Island with new countertops and separate dining area. Large living room with floor to ceiling windows that lead to balcony. Bathrooms offers large vanity with tiled showers. Spacious bedrooms with new window coverings. Washer/Dryer included. Central Air Conditioning and Heating. Elevator access. Comes with 1 parking space and ability to obtain 2 City of San Diego A permits available for street parking. Our neighborhood is permit parking only for residents M-F. Easy access to I-8, I-805, I-5 and Hwy 163. Minutes from the Beach and Downtown San Diego. Close to shopping, restaurants, bars, parks, business centers, UC Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego International Airport, Hillcrest Farmers Market, and is in the San Diego Unified School District (Florence Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and San Diego High School). 12 month lease. Rent: $2,695.00 per month Security Deposit: $2,695.00 Application Fee: $50 PetScreening Fee: $30 Pets are Allowed with Conditions/Restriction and with a monthly pet rent of $50.00. Income Requirements: Combined monthly income of 3x rent Credit Qualifications: 700+ FICO score, debt to income ratio of less than 35%, no collections, no evictions Residents pay gas & electricity, water, trash and phone, cable/internet (if applicable) and must obtain renters insurance.
How The Gatsby on First compares to other nearby properties.
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1-bedroom apartments at The Gatsby on First cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,866 |
| June 2026 | $1,890 |
| July 2026 | $1,865 |
| August 2026 | $1,891 |
| September 2026 | $1,895 |
| October 2026 | $1,895 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,997 |
| January 2025 | $2,095 |
| February 2025 | $2,057 |
| March 2025 | $1,937 |
| April 2025 | $1,782 |
| May 2025 | $1,762 |
| June 2025 | $1,778 |
| July 2025 | $1,885 |
| August 2025 | $2,053 |
| September 2025 | $2,038 |
| October 2025 | $1,883 |
| November 2025 | $1,938 |
| December 2025 | $1,898 |
| January 2026 | $1,980 |
| February 2026 | $1,947 |
| March 2026 | $1,851 |
| April 2026 | $1,845 |
| May 2026 | $1,815 |
| June 2026 | $1,835 |
| July 2026 | $1,811 |
| August 2026 | $1,811 |
| September 2026 | $1,887 |
| October 2026 | $1,880 |
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$2,303–$2,938
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.La Mesa • 7400 Parkway Dr
1–3 Beds
$2,560–$3,603
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.El Cajon • 2950 Fletcher Pkwy
1–2 Beds
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Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.San Carlos • 7707 Mission Gorge Rd
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$1,900–$2,416
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