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3912 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Property Overview
Santa Fe Villas earns a strong overall rating with especially high marks for price and location, along with solid amenities, quality, and trustworthiness. It offers beautiful canyon views, has plenty of photos, and is near a top-rated elementary school, making it a compelling option for renters seeking value and convenience.
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.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1+1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 600 sqft | $2,150 /mo | 2 units available | 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment at Santa Fe Villas, a welcoming 55+ community in Hillcrest. Conveniently located near Mercy Hospital, the VA Medical Center, shopping, grocery stores, and beautiful canyon views. 600-900 Square Feet, Rents starting at: $1995 |
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About Santa Fe Villas
1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment at Santa Fe Villas, a welcoming 55+ community in Hillcrest. Conveniently located near Mercy Hospital, the VA Medical Center, shopping, grocery stores, and beautiful canyon views. 600-900 Square Feet, Rents starting at: $1995
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.
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Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Santa Fe Villas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Santa Fe Villas 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·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.
Santa Fe Villas 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Santa Fe Villas is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Santa Fe Villas 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 Santa Fe Villas to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Santa Fe Villas provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Santa Fe Villas is great for:
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 Santa Fe Villas compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Hillcrest
1-bedroom apartments at Santa Fe Villas cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,885 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 3912 Albatross St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Santa Fe Villas
Florence Elementary School
3914 first ave
san diego, CA, 92103
K-5Public
B+
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+
San Diego County Community
6401 linda vista rd rm 216
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
C
San Diego County Special Education
6401 linda vista rd rm 409
san diego, CA, 92111
K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 3912 Albatross St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
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 3912 Albatross St, San Diego
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional 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
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Assistance League of San Diego
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Village Hat Shop
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