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Highlights

  • Fitness center
  • Laundry facility
  • Premier location
  • Urban living
  • Workspace
  • Outdoor terraces

Location

202 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA|Marina
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Management

Island Inn, LP

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Leasing office

(619) 313-6690

Open 

Thursday 9:00 am–5:30 pm PT

Property Overview

Island Ave offers strong overall value with an exceptional Zumper rating, standout scores for price, location, quality, and trustworthiness, plus amenities like a fitness center, laundry facility, outdoor terraces, and workspace. It also stands out for its premier urban location, extensive nearby fitness, work-from-home, and social options, supported by 89 photos and a value-for-money profile above many nearby properties.

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

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Island Ave is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home
  • Wellness

Floor plans

Small StudioStudio1 bath285 sqft$1,500–$1,550 /mo14 units availableAsk About Our Move In Special!! SD Flats is an urban studio-style community in an unbeatable location, offering city life at your doorstep. Live Urban. Elevate your living experience with unrivaled convenience. Just steps from everything Downtown San Diego has to offer, SD Flats is set in a premier location for effortless urban living. Live Easy. Peace of mind along with the convenience of all-inclusive living. Our flats offer all-inclusive utilities, internet, cable, furnished options, fitness center, laundry facility, workspace, and outdoor terraces. Live Simply. With ultra-efficient layouts that don’t sacrifice functionality with size, our flats offer metropolitan minimalism at its finest. For more information about our flats, visit SDFlats. com
Island Flats - APPLICATION WAITING LIST!Studio1 bath315 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit available
Large StudioStudio1 bath315 sqft$1,600 /mo4 units availableAsk About Our Move In Special!! SD Flats is an urban studio-style community in an unbeatable location, offering city life at your doorstep. Live Urban. Elevate your living experience with unrivaled convenience. Just steps from everything Downtown San Diego has to offer, SD Flats is set in a premier location for effortless urban living. Live Easy. Peace of mind along with the convenience of all-inclusive living. Our flats offer all-inclusive utilities, internet, cable, furnished options, fitness center, laundry facility, workspace, and outdoor terraces. Live Simply. With ultra-efficient layouts that don’t sacrifice functionality with size, our flats offer metropolitan minimalism at its finest. For more information about our flats, visit SDFlats. com

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Amenities for Island Ave

Apartment Amenities

TrashTV
Water

Appliances

ElectricElectric Cooktop
MicrowaveMini-Fridge
Range

Tech

CableInternet
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One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

Units201

About Island Ave

HomeApartments in San DiegoMarina Island Ave

ISLAND FLATS Maximize your life. Minimize your space. Island Flats features 201 affordable studio style apartments that come fully-furnished, all within walking distance to the best of Downtown San Diego.


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Island Ave is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Island Ave
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.
Island Ave 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.
Island Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Island Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Island Ave offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Island Ave has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Island Ave.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Island Ave has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Island Ave is great for:

Social life

  • 659 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 682 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 100 parks and recreation options
  • 216 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile
  • 8 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • 13 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 100 parks nearby
  • 66 gyms or yoga centers nearby

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 Island Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.4 miles away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Marina

Studio apartments at Island Ave cost about 26% less than the average rent price for studios in Marina.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Marina
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
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
October 2026$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Marina
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,210
December 2024$2,086
January 2025$2,125
February 2025$2,110
March 2025$2,118

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 202 Island Ave?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near Island Ave

Monarch School

1625 newton ave

san diego, CA, 92113

K-12Public
C

Logan Memorial Educational Campus

2875 ocean view blvd

san diego, CA, 92113

K-12Public

Mountain View

3550 logan ave

san diego, CA, 92113

K-8Public
C+

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public

Alba

4041 oregon st

san diego, CA, 92104

1-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 202 Island Ave

Walking

9/10
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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 202 Island Ave, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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