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Highlights

  • Modern kitchen
  • Prime location
  • Washer and dryer
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Garage parking
  • Desirable amenities

Location

1035 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA|Hillcrest
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Premier Management

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(619) 755-7280

Property Overview

Robinson Avenue Cottages offers a strong overall renter experience, with a high expert rating, excellent value, standout amenities, and a prime location. It features a modern kitchen, washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, and garage parking, while also standing out for walkability, nearby transit, parks, restaurants, and on-site recycling or composting options.

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

8.7
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, Robinson Avenue Cottages is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Robinson Avenue Cottages has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath550 sqft$2,495 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to our charming 1BR/1BA, cottage located in the heart of San Diego, CA. This cozy unit features garage parking! The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, perfect for cooking up delicious meals. Enjoy the convenience of having a washer and dryer in your own private cottage. With a prime location and these desirable amenities, this cottage is the perfect place to call home. Contact us today to schedule a tour! $2495/month

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Amenities for Robinson Avenue Cottages

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliances
Stove/OvenWasher and Dryer

Grounds

Garage Parking
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. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

Units8
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About Robinson Avenue Cottages

HomeApartments in San DiegoHillcrest Robinson Avenue Cottages

Welcome to our charming 1BR/1BA, cottage located in the heart of San Diego, CA. This cozy unit features garage parking! The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, perfect for cooking up delicious meals. Enjoy the convenience of having a washer and dryer in your own private cottage. With a prime location and these desirable amenities, this cottage is the perfect place to call home. Contact us today to schedule a tour! $2495/month


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.
8.7
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, Robinson Avenue Cottages is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Robinson Avenue Cottages has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Robinson Avenue Cottages
Price·9A 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.
Robinson Avenue Cottages stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Robinson Avenue Cottages stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Robinson Avenue Cottages 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 Robinson Avenue Cottages 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.

Robinson Avenue Cottages is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 304 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 39 parks within a 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 Robinson Avenue Cottages compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Hillcrest

1-bedroom apartments at Robinson Avenue Cottages cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Hillcrest
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,909
February 2026$1,874
March 2026$1,885
April 2026$1,892
May 2026$1,866
June 2026$1,890
July 2026$1,865
A table of studio rental data trends in Hillcrest
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,892
September 2024$1,942
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

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$99,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $99,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,495.
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Schools near Robinson Avenue Cottages

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

Nipaquay Elementary

7900 civita blvd

san diego, CA, 92108

K-5Public

San Diego County Special Education

6401 linda vista rd rm 409

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public

San Diego County Community

6401 linda vista rd rm 216

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 1035 Robinson Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1035 Robinson Ave, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
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 10-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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