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Highlights

  • Quartz counter tops
  • Modern kitchen
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • New laminate flooring
  • Fully remodeled finishes
  • Easy access

Location

2138 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA|Pacific Beach
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Property Overview

Balboa offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.4/10, including a perfect 10/10 for price and an 8/10 for amenities that support a high standard of living. Its 9/10 location rating reflects convenient access to a nearby top-rated high school and other key destinations, while an 8/10 trustworthiness score indicates transparent, detailed property information for prospective renters.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Balboa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Balboa 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

  • High school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath835 sqft$3,200 /mo1 unit availableRemodeled 2 beds 1.5 baths in Pacific Beach located in a quiet 9-unit complex. The unit features fully remodeled finishes and a modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, brand new laminate flooring throughout, new fresh paint, and new mini split unit. There are 1 assigned parking spot and a small storage along with common areas and laundry in the building. Close from local shops and dining, this apartment blends contemporary updates with easy access to Pacific Beach. Shows nicely!

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About Balboa

HomeApartments in San DiegoPacific Beach Balboa

Remodeled 2 beds 1.5 baths in Pacific Beach located in a quiet 9-unit complex. The unit features fully remodeled finishes and a modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, brand new laminate flooring throughout, new fresh paint, and new mini split unit. There are 1 assigned parking spot and a small storage along with common areas and laundry in the building. Close from local shops and dining, this apartment blends contemporary updates with easy access to Pacific Beach. Shows nicely!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Balboa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Balboa 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 Balboa
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.
Balboa 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Balboa is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Balboa 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 Balboa 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.

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 Balboa compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Pacific Beach

2-bedroom apartments at Balboa cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pacific Beach.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Pacific Beach
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 Pacific Beach
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,022
July 2024$2,031
August 2024$2,087
September 2024$2,178
October 2024$2,130
November 2024$2,079
December 2024$2,050
January 2025$2,005
February 2025$1,903
March 2025$1,936
April 2025$2,033
May 2025$1,975
June 2025$1,874
July 2025$1,926
August 2025$1,962
September 2025$1,923
October 2025$1,979
November 2025$1,917
December 2025$1,965
January 2026$1,995
February 2026$1,995
March 2026$2,054
April 2026$2,023
May 2026$2,120

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$128,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $128,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,200.
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Schools near Balboa

Whittier K-12

3401 clairemont dr

san diego, CA, 92117

K-12Public

Mt. Everest Academy

4350 mt everest blvd

san diego, CA, 92117

K-12Public
A+

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public

San Diego County Community

6401 linda vista rd rm 216

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
C

San Diego County Special Education

6401 linda vista rd rm 409

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 2138 Balboa Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 2138 Balboa Ave, San Diego

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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