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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Gated dog park
  • Quartz countertops
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Gated community
  • Modern finishes

Location

841 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA|East Village
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Management

Next Wave Property Management

Leasing office

(619) 215-3782

Open 

Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm PT

Property Overview

City Villas Apartments features modern finishes and spacious floor plans, complemented by notable amenities such as a gated dog park and stainless steel appliances. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.6, it ranks highly in price, amenities, and location, making it a desirable choice for renters. Additionally, the property is well-situated for social activities and pet friendliness, with numerous cultural venues and services nearby.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, City Villas Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, City Villas Apartments 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
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

0x1Studio1 bath500 sqft$2,050 /mo
1x1a1 bed1 bath525 sqft$2,100 /mo
1x1b1 bed1 bath535 sqft$2,125 /mo
1x1c1 bed1 bath565 sqft$2,200 /mo
2x22 bed2 bath965 sqft$2,436–$2,645 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for City Villas Apartments

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingOutdoor Space
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

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Building details

Property details

Year built1989
Units70
Lease terms6–15 months
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About City Villas Apartments

HomeApartments in San DiegoEast Village City Villas Apartments

City Villas, a higher quality of living! With a fresh renovation to the entire property, City Villas is luxury with the most modern upgrades. Meticulously designed, our community is quality right when you walk through the door. From facial recognition and key-fob entry, security cameras throughout, you will have a peace of mind in this beautifully gated community. Our top notch amenities include brand new laundry facilities throughout, a gated dog park, parking garage with designated spots available* and a cozy courtyard to relax. Our spacious studio, 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans are completely re-designed with modern finishes that come with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, upgraded kitchen cabinets, new flooring and much more! Extraordinary location downtown, we are walking distance to Petco Park, delicious dining, the best shopping and entertainment. Easy access to freeways, buses and trolleys traveling around San Diego is effortless. Give us a call today and experience City Villas Lifestyle! It's more than just a place to live, it's home.


Year Built: 1989

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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, City Villas Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, City Villas Apartments 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 City Villas Apartments
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.
City Villas Apartments 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.
City Villas Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, City Villas Apartments 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.
City Villas Apartments 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 City Villas Apartments 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.

City Villas Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 12 pet grooming services nearby
  • 26 pet supply stores near the property
  • 6 pet hospitals in the area

Social life

  • 689 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 637 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 161 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 66 local event hubs within 1 mile

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 City Villas Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
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

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in East Village

Studio apartments at City Villas Apartments cost about 8% less than the average rent price for studios in East Village.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 16% lower than 1-bedrooms in East Village.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at City Villas Apartments to be 30% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in East Village.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
East Village
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,996
December 2023$1,935
January 2024$1,900
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,888
April 2024$1,976
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
A table of studio rental data trends in East Village
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,213
December 2023$2,033
January 2024$2,052
February 2024$2,093
March 2024$2,253
April 2024$2,235
May 2024$2,145
June 2024$2,140
July 2024$2,236
August 2024$2,275
September 2024$2,339
October 2024$2,326
November 2024$2,388
December 2024$2,186
January 2025$2,022
February 2025$2,174
March 2025$2,200
April 2025$2,211
May 2025$2,222
June 2025$2,185
July 2025$2,227
August 2025$2,216
September 2025$2,302
October 2025$2,239

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Can I afford to live at 841 16th St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$82,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $82,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,050.
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Schools near City Villas Apartments

Sherman Elementary School

301 22nd st

san diego, CA, 92102

K-5Public
B

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

Ihigh Virtual Academy

3939 conde st

san diego, CA, 92110

K-12Public
B+

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 841 16th St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 841 16th St, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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