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Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Gated community
- Yoga studios
- Quaint neighborhood
Location
4556 Bancroft St, San Diego, CA 92116, USA|Normal Heights
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Property Overview
4556 Bancroft earns a strong overall rating with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting excellent value and convenience for renters. Its on-site laundry, gated community, yoga studios, and quaint neighborhood add to its appeal, making it a well-rounded option with a polished, trustworthy presentation.
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.
Things you’ll love
Eco-friendly trash disposal- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $2,250 /mo | 1 unit available | We are pleased to offer this one bedroom, one bathroom apartment home located in a quaint gated community. Living in the heart of Normal Heights will create the lifestyle you desire with this community's close proximity to Adams Avenue eateries, shops, yoga studios, coffee houses, and much more! This upstairs apartment home offers inviting plank flooring throughout. The living room provides charming built-in shelving to display your favorite items, photos or store books. You'll appreciate the easy flow from the living room into the dining area and kitchen. The dining area can fit a small table with chairs. The kitchen offers an abundant amount of cabinet and counter space. You'll particularly notice the large pantry cabinet and a large window providing ample natural light. Refrigerator and Gas range are included. The bedroom will comfortably fit a queen size bed and provides a large wall to wall wardrobe closet. The natural light continues into this space with a large window. The bathroom offers a full tub/shower. One assigned parking space and on-site laundry. Water and Trash included!! This adorable apartment with an A+ Location won't last - call today to schedule a showing! Walk to all Adams Ave has to offer. Fwy close to 805, 15 and 8 Dogs permitted with deposit and breed/weight approval. Call to view: (855)229-7368 Ext 3 |
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Amenities for 4556 Bancroft
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Range |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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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Building details
Property details
| Units | 8 |
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About 4556 Bancroft
We are pleased to offer this one bedroom, one bathroom apartment home located in a quaint gated community. Living in the heart of Normal Heights will create the lifestyle you desire with this community's close proximity to Adams Avenue eateries, shops, yoga studios, coffee houses, and much more! This upstairs apartment home offers inviting plank flooring throughout. The living room provides charming built-in shelving to display your favorite items, photos or store books. You'll appreciate the easy flow from the living room into the dining area and kitchen. The dining area can fit a small table with chairs. The kitchen offers an abundant amount of cabinet and counter space. You'll particularly notice the large pantry cabinet and a large window providing ample natural light. Refrigerator and Gas range are included. The bedroom will comfortably fit a queen size bed and provides a large wall to wall wardrobe closet. The natural light continues into this space with a large window. The bathroom offers a full tub/shower. One assigned parking space and on-site laundry. Water and Trash included!! This adorable apartment with an A+ Location won't last - call today to schedule a showing! Walk to all Adams Ave has to offer. Fwy close to 805, 15 and 8 Dogs permitted with deposit and breed/weight approval. Call to view: (855)229-7368 Ext 3
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.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 4556 Bancroft is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 4556 Bancroft has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·9A 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.
4556 Bancroft stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
4556 Bancroft goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 4556 Bancroft 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.
4556 Bancroft 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 4556 Bancroft 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 4556 Bancroft compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- This property has recycling pickup
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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Rent trends in Normal Heights
1-bedroom apartments at 4556 Bancroft cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Normal Heights.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Normal Heights
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,996 |
| 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 | $1,891 |
| September 2026 | $1,895 |
| October 2026 | $1,883 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,758 |
| December 2024 | $1,720 |
| January 2025 | $1,610 |
| February 2025 | $1,624 |
| March 2025 | $1,650 |
| April 2025 | $1,629 |
| May 2025 | $1,648 |
| November 2025 | $1,720 |
| December 2025 | $1,695 |
| January 2026 | $1,716 |
| February 2026 | $1,852 |
| March 2026 | $1,717 |
| April 2026 | $1,770 |
| May 2026 | $1,756 |
| June 2026 | $1,722 |
| July 2026 | $1,715 |
| August 2026 | $1,695 |
| September 2026 | $1,697 |
| October 2026 | $1,736 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 4556 Bancroft St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$90,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $90,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,250.
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Schools near 4556 Bancroft
Adams Elementary School
4672 35th st
san diego, CA, 92116
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
Nipaquay Elementary
7900 civita blvd
san diego, CA, 92108
K-5Public
San Diego SOAR Academy
2801 meadow lark dr
san diego, CA, 92123
K-12Public
Getting around San Diego near 4556 Bancroft St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4556 Bancroft St, San Diego
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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