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Highlights
- Gated community
- Convenient amenities
- 2-bedrooms
Location
5424 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, USA|Valencia Park
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Property Overview
IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments offers strong value, with a top price rating and standout value-for-money compared with nearby properties. It also combines a highly rated location and solid amenities with a gated community setting and convenient features, including 2-bedroom layouts.
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
Less expensive
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 650 sqft | $1,995 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on Imperial Ave. This affordable unit offers comfortable living with a practical layout and convenient amenities. The property is located within a gated community and includes assigned parking, providing added convenience and peace of mind. The unit features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a functional living space that can be personalized to fit your needs. Property Features: -2 bedrooms -1 bathroom -Functional floor plan -Gated community -Assigned parking -Convenient Imperial Ave location -$1,995/month A great option for those looking for an affordable 2-bedroom apartment with gated access and dedicated parking. |
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About IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments
Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on Imperial Ave. This affordable unit offers comfortable living with a practical layout and convenient amenities. The property is located within a gated community and includes assigned parking, providing added convenience and peace of mind. The unit features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a functional living space that can be personalized to fit your needs. Property Features: -2 bedrooms -1 bathroom -Functional floor plan -Gated community -Assigned parking -Convenient Imperial Ave location -$1,995/month A great option for those looking for an affordable 2-bedroom apartment with gated access and dedicated parking.
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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments 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.
IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments 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, IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments 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.
IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments 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 IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments 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 IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
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Rent trends in Valencia Park
2-bedroom apartments at IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Valencia Park.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Valencia Park
San Diego
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,395 |
| November 2024 | $2,337 |
| December 2024 | $2,297 |
| January 2025 | $2,345 |
| February 2025 | $2,345 |
| March 2025 | $2,300 |
| April 2025 | $2,257 |
| May 2025 | $2,278 |
| June 2025 | $2,295 |
| July 2025 | $2,297 |
| August 2025 | $2,295 |
| September 2025 | $2,295 |
| October 2025 | $2,250 |
| November 2025 | $2,250 |
| December 2025 | $2,265 |
| January 2026 | $2,214 |
| February 2026 | $2,200 |
| March 2026 | $2,198 |
| April 2026 | $2,199 |
| May 2026 | $2,199 |
| June 2026 | $2,223 |
| July 2026 | $2,248 |
| August 2026 | $2,200 |
| September 2026 | $2,206 |
| October 2026 | $2,225 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | $1,750 |
| July 2025 | $1,750 |
| August 2025 | $1,715 |
| September 2025 | $1,922 |
| October 2025 | $1,849 |
| December 2025 | $1,825 |
| January 2026 | $1,805 |
| February 2026 | $1,710 |
| March 2026 | $1,730 |
| April 2026 | $1,881 |
| May 2026 | $2,216 |
| June 2026 | $2,164 |
| July 2026 | $2,099 |
| September 2026 | $2,195 |
| October 2026 | $1,995 |
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Can I afford to live at 5424 Imperial Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$79,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,995.
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Schools near IMPERIAL AVENUE Appartments
Horton Elementary School
5050 guymon st
san diego, CA, 92102
K-5Public
C
Mountain View
3550 logan ave
san diego, CA, 92113
K-8Public
C+
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
2875 ocean view blvd
san diego, CA, 92113
K-12Public
Avondale Elementary School
8401 stansbury st
spring valley, CA, 91977
K-6Public
B-
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
7885 golden ave
lemon grove, CA, 91945
K-6Public
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Getting around San Diego near 5424 Imperial Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5424 Imperial Ave, San Diego
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some 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
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 5424 Imperial Ave
Food 4 Less
312 Euclid Ave
Mother's Nutritional Center
220 Euclid Ave
Market II J & J
5061 Brooks Huffman Plz
J & J Market
5036 Imperial Ave
Imperial Fish Market
894 S Euclid Ave
Yoohooman Apparel LLC
317 Agua Vista Way
Somsi Couture
218 Willie James Jones Ave
Golden Coast Apparel
402 63rd St
Mac Smooth Clothing Store
5069 Logan Ave
S D Fashion
5075 Logan Ave
Jamba
409 S Euclid Ave
Starbucks
350 Euclid Ave
The Mental Bar
6325 Imperial Ave
Coby's Coffee Co
5841 Mariposa Pl
Golden Donuts
36 N Euclid Ave
Asia Wok
342 Euclid Ave
Castanedas Mexican Food
342 Euclid Ave
Las Islas Filipinas
933 Harbison Ave
Howell's Liquor Shop
6853 Imperial Ave
Hollywood Music
1477 E Plaza Blvd
Imperial Fish Market
894 S Euclid Ave
Sammys Bakey
6181 Imperial Ave
Rodeos Meat Market
4680 Market St
La Nueva Mexican Bakery
4676 Market St
California Baja Seafood
4637 Market St
Meadow
Meadow
Forest
Meadow
Meadow
Canteen Vending Service
5515 Market St
Jamba
409 S Euclid Ave
Jaquin Mexican Grill
5102 1/2 Imperial Ave
El Pollo Loco
419 Euclid Ave
El Real Mexican Food
5058 Imperial Ave
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