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Highlights

  • Zero Deposit
  • Pet Friendly
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • In unit laundry
  • Rooftop pool
  • Private patios
  • Modern apartment living
  • Fully tiled backsplash

Location

3843 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Management

Urban Coast Properties, Inc.

Leasing office

(619) 797-6733

Property Overview

8th and U stands out for its strong overall value, high-quality amenities, and convenient location, with a top expert rating, competitive pricing, and detailed, transparent property information. It also offers features like floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit laundry, a rooftop pool, private patios, and a fully tiled backsplash, while nearby transit, walkability, dining, parks, and pet services add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 8th and U is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8th and U 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living
  • Wellness

Floor plans

Studio - AffordableStudio1 bath449 sqft$1,737 /mo1 unit availableBoring, cookie-cutter floor plans? Absolutely not. Brand-new layouts designed to fit your lifestyle? 100% YES. Forget sky-high rents and outrageous move-in costs. At 8th and U, we’re offering the biggest move-in specials in apartment history—plus some of the best-priced new construction units in San Diego. 8th and U is where modern apartment living FINALLY joins the community to make apartment living vibrant, fun, and adjoined, for all walks of life. At 8th and U, you can guarantee the best priced new construction units in the city along with 11 different floor plans to fit your needs. We also offer nearly NO SECURITY DEPOSIT based on qualifications to save you money to get you feeling at home immediately. We have also teamed up with over 20 local businesses to create the ESSENTIALS CARD, granting you exclusive discounts and supporting the growth of the community. You do not need to leave 8th and U, from hitting a workout in our onsite gym, taking advantage of our onsite concierge service, cooking on the rooftop grills, or soaking in the sun at our rooftop pool, 8th and U has you covered! With 11 different choices of 2 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms, and studios, you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOU! 8th and U features the highest quality materials in apartment living including but not limited to natural stone countertops, fully tiled backsplash, fully tiled showers, and easy to clean hard surface flooring. YOU will also find floor plans with large private patios, floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings for comfort and entertainment. Units ALSO feature in unit laundry and AC / Heat. KEY FEATURES: - The Essentials Card: Exclusive discounts from 20+ local businesses - Rooftop pool - Onsite gym - In unit laundry - AC and Heat - Private Patios - Premium tiles, countertops, and floors Contact us today for more information and to tour our amazing new community. Urban Coast Properties, Inc / 619-797-6733 / **** Pets are welcomed with some breed restrictions and additional fees. Residents are responsible for water, trash, and electricity. A low $7 utility admin fee applies.
StudioStudio1 bath$2,250 /mo1 unit availableBoring, cookie-cutter floor plans? Absolutely not. Brand-new layouts designed to fit your lifestyle? 100% YES. Forget sky-high rents and outrageous move-in costs. At 8th and U, we’re offering the biggest move-in specials in apartment history—plus some of the best-priced new construction units in San Diego. 8th and U is where modern apartment living FINALLY joins the community to make apartment living vibrant, fun, and adjoined, for all walks of life. At 8th and U, you can guarantee the best priced new construction units in the city along with 11 different floor plans to fit your needs. We also offer nearly NO SECURITY DEPOSIT based on qualifications to save you money to get you feeling at home immediately. We have also teamed up with over 20 local businesses to create the ESSENTIALS CARD, granting you exclusive discounts and supporting the growth of the community. You do not need to leave 8th and U, from hitting a workout in our onsite gym, taking advantage of our onsite concierge service, cooking on the rooftop grills, or soaking in the sun at our rooftop pool, 8th and U has you covered! With 11 different choices of 2 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms, and studios, you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOU! 8th and U features the highest quality materials in apartment living including but not limited to natural stone countertops, fully tiled backsplash, fully tiled showers, and easy to clean hard surface flooring. YOU will also find floor plans with large private patios, floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings for comfort and entertainment. Units ALSO feature in unit laundry and AC / Heat. KEY FEATURES: - The Essentials Card: Exclusive discounts from 20+ local businesses - Rooftop pool - Onsite gym - In unit laundry - AC and Heat - Private Patios - Premium tiles, countertops, and floors Contact us today for more information and to tour our amazing new community. Urban Coast Properties, Inc / 619-797-6733 / **** Pets are welcomed with some breed restrictions and additional fees. Residents are responsible for water, trash, and electricity. A low $7 utility admin fee applies.
1/1 Affordable1 bed1 bath$1,985 /mo1 unit availableBoring, cookie-cutter floor plans? Absolutely not. Brand-new layouts designed to fit your lifestyle? 100% YES. Forget sky-high rents and outrageous move-in costs. At 8th and U, we’re offering the biggest move-in specials in apartment history—plus some of the best-priced new construction units in San Diego. 8th and U is where modern apartment living FINALLY joins the community to make apartment living vibrant, fun, and adjoined, for all walks of life. At 8th and U, you can guarantee the best priced new construction units in the city along with 11 different floor plans to fit your needs. We also offer nearly NO SECURITY DEPOSIT based on qualifications to save you money to get you feeling at home immediately. We have also teamed up with over 20 local businesses to create the ESSENTIALS CARD, granting you exclusive discounts and supporting the growth of the community. You do not need to leave 8th and U, from hitting a workout in our onsite gym, taking advantage of our onsite concierge service, cooking on the rooftop grills, or soaking in the sun at our rooftop pool, 8th and U has you covered! With 11 different choices of 2 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms, and studios, you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOU! 8th and U features the highest quality materials in apartment living including but not limited to natural stone countertops, fully tiled backsplash, fully tiled showers, and easy to clean hard surface flooring. YOU will also find floor plans with large private patios, floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings for comfort and entertainment. Units ALSO feature in unit laundry and AC / Heat. KEY FEATURES: - The Essentials Card: Exclusive discounts from 20+ local businesses - Rooftop pool - Onsite gym - In unit laundry - AC and Heat - Private Patios - Premium tiles, countertops, and floors Contact us today for more information and to tour our amazing new community. Urban Coast Properties, Inc / 619-797-6733 / **** Pets are welcomed with some breed restrictions and additional fees. Residents are responsible for water, trash, and electricity.
1/11 bed1 bath$2,620–$2,695 /mo2 units availableBoring, cookie-cutter floor plans? Absolutely not. Brand-new layouts designed to fit your lifestyle? 100% YES. Forget sky-high rents and outrageous move-in costs. At 8th and U, we’re offering the biggest move-in specials in apartment history—plus some of the best-priced new construction units in San Diego. 8th and U is where modern apartment living FINALLY joins the community to make apartment living vibrant, fun, and adjoined, for all walks of life. At 8th and U, you can guarantee the best priced new construction units in the city along with 11 different floor plans to fit your needs. We also offer nearly NO SECURITY DEPOSIT based on qualifications to save you money to get you feeling at home immediately. We have also teamed up with over 20 local businesses to create the ESSENTIALS CARD, granting you exclusive discounts and supporting the growth of the community. You do not need to leave 8th and U, from hitting a workout in our onsite gym, taking advantage of our onsite concierge service, cooking on the rooftop grills, or soaking in the sun at our rooftop pool, 8th and U has you covered! With 11 different choices of 2 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms, and studios, you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOU! 8th and U features the highest quality materials in apartment living including but not limited to natural stone countertops, fully tiled backsplash, fully tiled showers, and easy to clean hard surface flooring. YOU will also find floor plans with large private patios, floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings for comfort and entertainment. Units ALSO feature in unit laundry and AC / Heat. KEY FEATURES: - The Essentials Card: Exclusive discounts from 20+ local businesses - Rooftop pool - Onsite gym - In unit laundry - AC and Heat - Private Patios - Premium tiles, countertops, and floors Contact us today for more information and to tour our amazing new community. Urban Coast Properties, Inc / 619-797-6733 / **** Pets are welcomed with some breed restrictions and additional fees. Residents are responsible for water, trash, and electricity. A low $7 utility admin fee applies. Professionally Managed by: Urban Coast Properties DRE: 02010392
2/12 bed1 bath$3,495 /mo1 unit availableBoring, cookie-cutter floor plans? Absolutely not. Brand-new layouts designed to fit your lifestyle? 100% YES. Forget sky-high rents and outrageous move-in costs. At 8th and U, we’re offering the biggest move-in specials in apartment history—plus some of the best-priced new construction units in San Diego. 8th and U is where modern apartment living FINALLY joins the community to make apartment living vibrant, fun, and adjoined, for all walks of life. At 8th and U, you can guarantee the best priced new construction units in the city along with 11 different floor plans to fit your needs. We also offer nearly NO SECURITY DEPOSIT based on qualifications to save you money to get you feeling at home immediately. We have also teamed up with over 20 local businesses to create the ESSENTIALS CARD, granting you exclusive discounts and supporting the growth of the community. You do not need to leave 8th and U, from hitting a workout in our onsite gym, taking advantage of our onsite concierge service, cooking on the rooftop grills, or soaking in the sun at our rooftop pool, 8th and U has you covered! With 11 different choices of 2 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms, and studios, you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOU! 8th and U features the highest quality materials in apartment living including but not limited to natural stone countertops, fully tiled backsplash, fully tiled showers, and easy to clean hard surface flooring. YOU will also find floor plans with large private patios, floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings for comfort and entertainment. Units ALSO feature in unit laundry and AC / Heat. KEY FEATURES: - The Essentials Card: Exclusive discounts from 20+ local businesses - Rooftop pool - Onsite gym - In unit laundry - AC and Heat - Private Patios - Premium tiles, countertops, and floors Contact us today for more information and to tour our amazing new community. Urban Coast Properties, Inc / 619-797-6733 / **** Pets are welcomed with some breed restrictions and additional fees. Residents are responsible for water, trash, and electricity.

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Amenities for 8th and U

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Recessed Lighting

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
FOB EntryOnsite Laundry
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Dog Policy

Allowed
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About 8th and U

HomeApartments in San DiegoHillcrest 8th and U

Boring, cookie-cutter floor plans? Absolutely not. Brand-new layouts designed to fit your lifestyle? 100% YES. Forget sky-high rents and outrageous move-in costs. At 8th and U, we’re offering the biggest move-in specials in apartment history—plus some of the best-priced new construction units in San Diego. 8th and U is where modern apartment living FINALLY joins the community to make apartment living vibrant, fun, and adjoined, for all walks of life. At 8th and U, you can guarantee the best priced new construction units in the city along with 11 different floor plans to fit your needs. We also offer nearly NO SECURITY DEPOSIT based on qualifications to save you money to get you feeling at home immediately. We have also teamed up with over 20 local businesses to create the ESSENTIALS CARD, granting you exclusive discounts and supporting the growth of the community. You do not need to leave 8th and U, from hitting a workout in our onsite gym, taking advantage of our onsite concierge service, cooking on the rooftop grills, or soaking in the sun at our rooftop pool, 8th and U has you covered! With 11 different choices of 2 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms, and studios, you are sure to find the perfect fit for YOU! 8th and U features the highest quality materials in apartment living including but not limited to natural stone countertops, fully tiled backsplash, fully tiled showers, and easy to clean hard surface flooring. YOU will also find floor plans with large private patios, floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings for comfort and entertainment. Units ALSO feature in unit laundry and AC / Heat. KEY FEATURES: - The Essentials Card: Exclusive discounts from 20+ local businesses - Rooftop pool - Onsite gym - In unit laundry - AC and Heat - Private Patios - Premium tiles, countertops, and floors Residents are responsible for water, trash, and electricity. A low $7 utility admin fee applies.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 8th and U is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8th and U 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 8th and U
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.
8th and U 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·10A 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.
8th and U stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
8th and U 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 8th and U does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

8th and U is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 341 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 41 parks within a mile

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • This property has patios or balconies for fresh air

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 8th and U compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Hillcrest

Studio apartments at 8th and U cost about 11% more than the average rent price for studios in Hillcrest.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 0% higher than 1-bedrooms in Hillcrest.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 8th and U to be 8% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Hillcrest.

Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,866
June 2026$1,890
July 2026$1,865
August 2026$1,890
A table of studio rental data trends in Hillcrest
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,845
May 2026$1,815
June 2026$1,835
July 2026$1,811
August 2026$1,802

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Schools near 8th and U

Florence Elementary School

3914 first ave

san diego, CA, 92103

K-5Public
B+

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public

Alba

4041 oregon st

san diego, CA, 92104

1-12Public

San Diego County Special Education

6401 linda vista rd rm 409

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public

San Diego County Community

6401 linda vista rd rm 216

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 3843 8th Ave

Walking

8/10
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.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 3843 8th Ave, San Diego

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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