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1238 Essex St


San Diego, CA

2 Bed
•
1 Bath

800 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Sep. 8th
Floor plans
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$5,500
800 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: avail
Front Yard | Imperial Beach | 2BR Home | Garage
$5,500
Available Sep 8th, 2026
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Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
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Security Deposit: $3,000.00
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Description

Charming 2BR/1BA single-family home in Imperial Beach featuring a bright, spacious living area filled with natural light. Enjoy a front patio/deck with outdoor seating, perfect for relaxing. The home includes a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TV, and a comfortable living space. Bedroom 2 doubles as an added office with a fold-away couch bed. Located just minutes from the beach, this inviting home offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living.

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Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 22 minutes ago
Contact Number: (858) 757-8486
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Cox Communications, Inc. 1000.0 35.0
Alphabet Inc. 200.0 200.0
AT&T Inc. 100.0 20.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 1238 Essex St by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$198,000
per year
Rent report

1238 Essex St Rent vs. San Diego Average

 1238 Essex St      San Diego Average
2BR
$5,500
$3,257
$0
$1,800
$3,600
$5,400
$7,200

1238 Essex St is asking 69% more than the average 2 bedroom apartment in San Diego.

If you upsized to an average priced San Diego 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 26% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced San Diego 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 28% less per month.

1238 Essex St provides 17% less square footage than the average San Diego 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
1238 Essex St
2BR $5,500 $6.90 $16,500
San Diego Average
Studio $2,117 $4.70 $6,350
1BR $2,549 $3.80 $7,646
2BR $3,257 $3.40 $9,772
3BR $4,377 $3.20 $13,130
4BR $5,133 $3.40 $15,399

Availability in San Diego

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 1,692 1BR units on the market in San Diego. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
14% 38% 33% 7% 6%
Available Units in San Diego
Studio 617
1BR 1,692
2BR 1,477
3BR 322
4BR 272
Location
Nearby Colleges

San Diego City College

The Art Institute of California San Diego

Northcentral University

San Diego Messa College

San Diego State University

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Vibra Hospital Of San Diego 0.45 mi.
Scripps Mercy Hospital 0.5 mi.
Kindred Hospital San Diego 0.75 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
City Of San Diego Fire Rescue Department 2.06 mi.
Stockton Fire Department 2.8 mi.
Waterloo Morada Rfpd 2.8 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
There are no units with move-in dates in the next 2 months. The next unit is available for move-in on September 08, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 800 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1238 Essex St in San Diego, CA. It's 2.6 miles north from the center of San Diego.
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