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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • All new appliances
  • In-unit washer/dryer
  • Newly built gated community

Location

4438 Wilson Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA|Normal Heights
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Management

Skylight Realty

Leasing office

(844) 310-9632 ext. 8629

Property Overview

Wilson Avenue excels with a Zumper expert rating of 8.8, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. It features spacious bedrooms, all new appliances, and an in-unit washer/dryer within a newly built gated community. With a competitive price and high ratings for amenities (9/10) and location (9/10), it provides exceptional value and convenience, notably being just 0.45 miles from a top-rated middle school. Trustworthiness is rated at 8/10, ensuring transparency and reliability for prospective renters.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Wilson Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Wilson Avenue 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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

4436-44 Wilson Avenue - 4444...Studio1 bath303 sqft$1,695 /moMOVE IN SPECIAL: $1,000 off your first month's rent! Welcome to newly built unit 4444 Wilson Ave - Unit 103! Located in the heart of Normal Heights, this unit is part of a small, gated community with 8 units, offering a cozy and private living experience in a highly walkable area. This unit features: -All new appliances -In-unit washer/dryer -AC/Heat Utilities: Water Flat Fee: $50/month Technology fee: $10/month Trash fee: $43.60/month Tenants will setup their own SDGE bill for Gas & Electricity Tenants will setup their own Wifi Please see Virtual Tour below: https my matterport com show ?m=b2Ld1UtZphf To book a tour please email **** APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. All tenants (and co-signers, if applicable) must complete an application. 2. Once approved, a $1,000 initial holding deposit is due to reserve the unit and begin lease preparation. 3. The remainder of the security deposit must be submitted within 1 week or by the due date listed on the lease agreement. 4.

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Amenities for Wilson Avenue

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.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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Property details

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About Wilson Avenue

HomeApartments in San DiegoNormal Heights Wilson Avenue

MOVE IN SPECIAL: $1,000 off your first month's rent! Welcome to newly built unit 4436 Wilson Ave! Located in the heart of Normal Heights, this unit is part of a small, gated community with 8 units, offering a cozy and private living experience in a highly walkable area. This unit features: -Brand new remodel -Spacious bedrooms -All new appliances -In-unit washer/dryer -AC/Heat -Dishwasher Utilities: Water Flat Fee: $50/month Technology fee: $10/month Trash fee: $43.60/month Tenants will setup their own SDGE bill for Gas & Electricity Tenants will setup their own Wifi Please see Virtual Tour below: https my matterport com show ?m=3wqbsrEYJfL To book a tour please email **** APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. All tenants (and co-signers, if applicable) must complete an application. 2. Once approved, a $1,000 initial holding deposit is due to reserve the unit and begin lease preparation. 3. The remainder of the security deposit must be submitted within 1 week or by the due date listed on the lease agreement. 4. Applicants must show a minimum monthly income of 2.5x the rent and a credit score of 650 or higher. Guarantors/co-signers are accepted. Follow Us: Stay updated with more listings by following us on Instagram: @skylightrealty.sd Listed by Skylight Realty DRE# 02222135


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Wilson Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Wilson Avenue 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 Wilson Avenue
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.
Wilson Avenue 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.
Wilson Avenue 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, Wilson Avenue 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.
Wilson Avenue 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Wilson Avenue to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Wilson Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 9 pet grooming services nearby
  • 16 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park 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 Wilson Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Normal Heights

studio apartments at Wilson Avenue cost about the same as the average rent price for studio apartments in Normal Heights.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Normal Heights
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
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
January 2026$1,918
A table of studio rental data trends in Normal Heights
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,775
April 2024$1,692
May 2024$1,830
September 2024$1,795
October 2024$1,782
November 2024$1,766
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$1,695

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Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$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 Wilson Avenue

Normal Heights Elementary School

3750 ward rd

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

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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Neighborhood

Normal Heights | San Diego, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around San Diego near 4438 Wilson Ave

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
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 4438 Wilson Ave, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
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

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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