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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz countertops
  • Prime location
  • Gated community
  • Washer/dryer
  • Beautiful wood flooring

Location

836 26th Street, San Diego, California 92102, United States|Golden Hill
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(619) 786-2162

Property Overview

The Metro is an impressive rental option with a high Zumper Expert Rating of 9.2, reflecting its strong value and quality. It features desirable amenities such as a dishwasher, quartz countertops, and beautiful wood flooring, all situated within a gated community in a prime location. Additionally, the property excels in pet friendliness, supported by nearby pet services and parks, making it an appealing choice for diverse renters.

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

9.2
Excellent
The Metro is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath450 sqft$1,695 /mo1 unit availablePrime location, fresh and contemporary studio apartment in an intimate gated community with only 12 units. Private courtyard for the community and steps from your favorite hip restaurants and bars, and close to Downtown San Diego! The Metro boasts new stainless steel appliances including a microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, quartz countertops, beautiful wood flooring, energy-efficient LED lighting throughout, dual pane vinyl windows, and AC unit for those hot summer days! Bike rack on-site for your convenience. Pet friendly! Extra monthly pet fee (breed restrictions apply). Minimum lease is 12 months. Water, Trash, and Sewer included. For more information contact Bree at 619-786-2162 or **** Visit us at www sandiegopropmgmt com *Pictures and video shown are from a similar unit. Collective Properties, DRE #02178876

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Amenities for The Metro

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCustom Cabinetry
Linen ClosetQuartz Countertop
Water Sewer and TrashWood Laminate Flooring

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Stainless Steel Appliances

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units12
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About The Metro

HomeApartments in San DiegoGolden Hill The Metro

Prime location, fresh and contemporary studio apartment in an intimate gated community with only 12 units. Private courtyard for the community and steps from your favorite hip restaurants and bars, and close to Downtown San Diego! The Metro boasts new stainless steel appliances including a microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, quartz countertops, beautiful wood flooring, energy-efficient LED lighting throughout, dual pane vinyl windows, and AC unit for those hot summer days! Bike rack on-site for your convenience. Pet friendly! Extra monthly pet fee (breed restrictions apply). Minimum lease is 12 months. Water, Trash, and Sewer included. For more information contact Bree at 619-786-2162 or **** Visit us at www sandiegopropmgmt com *Pictures and video shown are from a similar unit. Collective Properties, DRE #02178876


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
The Metro is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated The Metro
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.
The Metro 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.
The Metro 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, The Metro 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.
The Metro 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·9A 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.
The Metro has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.

The Metro is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 8 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 17 pet supply stores near the property

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 The Metro compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
Studio is 90 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Golden Hill

studio apartments at The Metro cost about 3% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Golden Hill.

Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Golden Hill
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,895
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
November 2025$1,888
December 2025$1,896
A table of studio rental data trends in Golden Hill
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,797
February 2024$1,772
March 2024$1,706
April 2024$1,659
May 2024$1,811
June 2024$1,779
July 2024$1,793
August 2024$1,796
September 2024$1,795
October 2024$1,795
November 2024$1,777
December 2024$1,734
January 2025$1,714
February 2025$1,760
March 2025$1,800
April 2025$1,807
May 2025$1,825
June 2025$1,761
July 2025$1,795
August 2025$1,801
September 2025$1,759
October 2025$1,742
November 2025$1,692
December 2025$1,730

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$67,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,695.
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Schools near The Metro

Kimbrough Elementary School

321 hoitt st

san diego, CA, 92102

K-5Public
C+

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 836 26th Street

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 836 26th Street, 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

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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