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The Gatsby on First is a highly rated, competitively priced community with a strong overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.7/10, including perfect marks for amenities and near-perfect scores for location and price. Residents benefit from features like balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, spacious bedrooms, business centers, and strong work-from-home, pet-friendly, and fitness/wellness support. Its high value per square foot, proximity to a top-rated elementary school, and strong transparency and trustworthiness further underscore its appeal.
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Pet owners| 2BR/2.0BA | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,100 sqft | $3,400 /mo | 1 unit available | Breathtaking, newly renovated 1,100 sqft 2 Bedrooms, 2 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: $3,400.00 per month Security Deposit: $3,400.00 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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Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Oven | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stainless Steel Appliances |
| Stove/Oven | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Elevator | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
Assigned Parking
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| Units | 15 |
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Breathtaking, newly renovated 1,100 sqft 2 Bedrooms, 2 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: $3,400.00 per month Security Deposit: $3,400.00 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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Considerations
2-bedroom apartments at The Gatsby on First cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,930 |
| June 2024 | $1,925 |
| 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 | $1,891 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,916 |
| June 2024 | $2,298 |
| July 2024 | $2,111 |
| August 2024 | $1,898 |
| September 2024 | $1,942 |
| October 2024 | $1,845 |
| 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 | $1,861 |
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