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3536 First Ave offers strong value for money, an excellent amenity set, and a highly convenient location, with an overall Zumper rating of 8.3 out of 10. It features hardwood floors, laundry facility, spacious rooms, ample closet space, hip neighborhood access, and off-street car parking, and is also a good fit for pet-friendly living thanks to nearby grooming services, a dog park, pet supply stores, and pet hospitals.
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Pet owners| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 850 sqft | $2,600 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to 3536 First Ave, a charming 8-unit apartment community ideally located in the heart of Hillcrest. This spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers a comfortable floor plan with generous room sizes, plenty of natural light, and excellent storage. The unit features hardwood flooring, ample closet space, a pantry/storage area, dishwasher, refrigerator, and range/oven. A major convenience is the tandem off-street parking, an especially valuable feature in this central Hillcrest location. Residents also enjoy on-site laundry within the building. The property is surrounded by everything that makes Hillcrest one of San Diego’s most popular neighborhoods, including restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, nightlife, grocery stores, and everyday services. University Avenue and the heart of Hillcrest are just a short distance away, while Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, Mission Hills, and major freeway connections are all easily accessible. |
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Apartment Amenities
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven |
| Range Hood | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven |
Building
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
| Sewer |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Services
| Garbage Collection |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
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| Units | 8 |
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3536 First Ave., is a small 8 apartment complex building located in the Hillcrest neighborhood, San Diego, CA 92103. Hillcrest has everything that exemplifies a pedestrian-friendly, lively, urban neighborhood. It has blocks and blocks of restaurants, bars, entertainment, shopping and services, so residents and visitors can do pretty much everything in Hillcrest. The best way to take in Hillcrest is to take a stroll through the neighborhood. Best place to start? Under the iconic Hillcrest sign that spans University Avenue at Fifth Avenue. Dining, shopping and entertainment of every taste can be found along the adjacent streets. Nearby schools include Florence Elementary School, San Diego Cooperative Charter School and Museum Elementary School. The closest grocery stores are Shalimar, Royal Food Mart and Back to Roots Market. Nearby coffee shops include La Marque, Pappalecco and 7-Eleven. Nearby restaurants include Royal Stone, Spitz - Hillcrest and Poke Go. Near this property you can also find Beth Israel Park, Nate's Point Dog Park and Mission Hills Park.
How 3536 First Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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2-bedroom apartments at 3536 First Ave cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,983 |
| 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 | $1,891 |
| September 2026 | $1,895 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,895 |
| 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 | $1,811 |
| September 2026 | $1,880 |
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