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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Modern design
  • Utilities included
  • High-quality wood flooring

Location

5035 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA|Ocean Beach
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Management

Fairgrove Property Management

Leasing office

(619) 944-1424

Property Overview

MPL Saratoga offers an impressive overall rating of 8.4, with standout features like stainless steel appliances and modern design, enhancing the living experience. Its competitive pricing and value for money place it in the 93.55 percentile, while an amenities rating of 8 and a location rating of 9 highlight its convenience and quality of living. Additionally, a trustworthiness rating of 8 reflects a commitment to transparency, ensuring potential renters have a clear understanding of the property and its offerings.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, MPL Saratoga is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, MPL Saratoga 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

  • Less expensive

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1/11 bed1 bath$1,925 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Saratoga, a stunning one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located in the heart of San Diego, CA. This apartment boasts a modern design with high-quality wood flooring that adds a touch of elegance to the space. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances. The bathroom features a beautifully tiled shower, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. For your convenience, onsite laundry facilities are available, saving you time and effort. Saratoga combines style, comfort, and practicality, making it the perfect place to call home. -Street parking only -Laundry on-site -Utilities included Text Levi at 619-944-1424 to schedule a showing! Our qualification standard is : - 2.5x Rent as provable household monthly income - 650 credit score or higher Fairgrove Property Management is committed to compliance with Fair Housing laws. You can visit our website to learn more about our rental criteria and application process. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. DRE #01125540

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About MPL Saratoga

HomeApartments in San DiegoOcean Beach MPL Saratoga

Welcome to Saratoga, a stunning one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located in the heart of San Diego, CA. This apartment boasts a modern design with high-quality wood flooring that adds a touch of elegance to the space. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances. The bathroom features a beautifully tiled shower, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. For your convenience, onsite laundry facilities are available, saving you time and effort. Saratoga combines style, comfort, and practicality, making it the perfect place to call home. -Street parking only -Laundry on-site -Utilities included Text Levi at 619-944-1424 to schedule a showing! Our qualification standard is : - 2.5x Rent as provable household monthly income - 650 credit score or higher Fairgrove Property Management is committed to compliance with Fair Housing laws. You can visit our website to learn more about our rental criteria and application process. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. DRE #01125540


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 Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, MPL Saratoga is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, MPL Saratoga 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 MPL Saratoga
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.
MPL Saratoga 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, MPL Saratoga 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.
MPL Saratoga 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 MPL Saratoga 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 MPL Saratoga compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Ocean Beach

1-bedroom apartments at MPL Saratoga cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean Beach.

Median rents as of Sep 27 2025.
Ocean Beach
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$2,005
November 2023$1,996
December 2023$1,935
January 2024$1,900
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Ocean Beach
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,894
January 2024$1,915
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,905
April 2024$1,920
May 2024$1,795
June 2024$1,770
July 2024$1,745
August 2024$1,900
September 2024$1,980
October 2024$1,905
November 2024$1,895
December 2024$1,700
January 2025$1,840
February 2025$1,695
March 2025$1,835
April 2025$1,945
May 2025$1,795
June 2025$1,822
July 2025$1,876
August 2025$1,931
September 2025$1,904

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$77,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $77,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,925.
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Schools near MPL Saratoga

Ocean Beach Elementary School

4741 santa monica ave

san diego, CA, 92107

K-4Public
A

Ihigh Virtual Academy

3939 conde st

san diego, CA, 92110

K-12Public
B+

Whittier K-12

3401 clairemont dr

san diego, CA, 92117

K-12Public

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Ocean Beach | San Diego, CA

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

Getting around San Diego near 5035 Saratoga 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

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

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5035 Saratoga Ave, San Diego

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
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

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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