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5544 Balboa Arms Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 289-6997
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Gardens Apartments

5544 Balboa Arms Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 289-6997
Gardens Apartments in San Diego, CA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,250-$2,895Pricing
  • 620–900Square Feet

Rent Specials

One Month Free~~Apply today & receive up to one month FREE!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!

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About Gardens Apartments

The Gardens Apartments offers one bedroom apartments and two bedroom townhomes in the Clairemont community of San Diego. The community lives up to its name with well manicured mature landscaping in a friendly environment. The Gardens Apartments are on quiet tree shaded side street one block from major shopping centers, 2 blocks to public transportation, and close to public schools. See why our residents call our community home. San Diego Sunrise Management Co. dba Sunrise Management | Lic. No. 00927850 | Broker: Joseph S. Greenblatt License number 01064415

Gardens Apartments is located in the Clairemont Neighborhood and 92117 Zip code of San Diego, CA.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Assigned Parking
  • Energy Star Appliances
  • GREENPKG
  • Heated Pool, 2card operated Laundry room
  • Laminate (Wood-Look)
  • Medium patio/balcony
  • One block from multiple shopping centers
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Private Patio/Balcony
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Two blocks from bus line
  • Vinyl Wood-Style Flooring
  • Well maintained grounds

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Gardens Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,250 and having 620–900 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan 1x1

    $2,250

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 620 sq ft
    Available Nov 14

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,250 November 14, 2025D12620$700

    Unit D12 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • Energy Star Appliances

    Unit D12 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,250

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,250
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2x1.5

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 900 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $2,695Call for Availability2x1.5900 sq ft$800

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony

    Unique Features

    • Energy Star Appliances
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,695 - $2,795

    Deposit

    • $800 deposit

    2x1.5P

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 900 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,895Call for Availability2x1.5P900 sq ft$800

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unique Features

    • Energy Star Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,895

    Deposit

    • $800 deposit
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 96 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1972

Lease Terms

  • 6, 9, 11, 12, 13 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee$0
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$45

Other Fees

Storage Fees

Storage Unit

Storage Rent$0/mo
Storage Deposit$0

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Security System
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Carpet
  • Hardwood Floors
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5544 Balboa Arms Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens Apartments

Where is Gardens Apartments located?

Gardens Apartments is located at 5544 Balboa Arms Dr near the Clairemont area of San Diego, CA

What is the current rent range at Gardens Apartments?

1 Bedrooms at Gardens Apartments currently start from $2,250. Call today for more info!

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Gardens Apartments are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Gardens Apartments is: One Month Free~~Apply today & receive up to one month FREE!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Gardens Apartments Apartments are 3.1% cheaper than the average apartment in the Clairemont area, and 22.9% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Clairemont Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,250$2,252-$2-0.1%
    2 Bedroom$2,695$2,871-$176-6.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of San Diego

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,250$2,849-$599-21.0%
    2 Bedroom$2,695$3,584-$889-24.8%

    Methodology: On 10/04/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 245 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Gardens Apartments (Clairemont), and 12308 other apartment communities in San Diego using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/04/2025

  • Pet Friendly 3.0

    Top Pet Friendly apartments have specified that they accept pets and feature a number pet friendly amenities for renters with furry friends.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.0-star Pet Friendly rating is based on the following features:

    • Hardwood Floors
    • Balconies
    • Courtyard
    • Heating
    • Patios
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Great Start!

    December 21, 2021
    I have recently moved in to the gardens apartments, and my move-in experience was nothing but exceptional. Zoe and Vladimir were of great help and they made sure everything went smooth. The apartment itself was recently renovated. The rent is very reasonable compared to the average rent in SD.
    • Property Manager Responded

      January 6, 2022
      Hi ! Thank you for the 5-star review! At Gardens Apartments, we value your time and always strive to provide fast and efficient service. We are so pleased to hear that Zoe and Vladimir provided the positive living experience that we so much love! If you ever need to share additional thoughts with us, please feel free to send us a note at feedback@sunrisemgmt.com. Thank you! Fabiola, Customer Experience Team
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Innovation Middle

San Diego Unified
5095 Arvinels Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (349 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
8/10

Lafayette Elementary

San Diego Unified
6125 Printwood Way
Public School - Grades K-6 (200 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
3/10

Madison High

San Diego Unified
4833 Doliva Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (944 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
5/10
School data provided by GreatSchools.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Gardens Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

2300 Expedition Way
11 minute drive / 5.16 miles away

Timken Museum of Art

1500 El Prado
13 minute drive / 6.36 miles away

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
13 minute drive / 6.4 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Costco

7803 Othello Ave
4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

Jcpenney

6987 Friars Rd
7 minute drive / 3.7 miles away

Macy's

7017 Friars Rd
7 minute drive / 3.72 miles away

Colleges and Universities

San Diego Mesa College

7250 Mesa College Drive
3 minute drive / 1.23 miles away

San Diego Continuing Education

7350 Armstrong Place
4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

The Art Institute of California, San Diego

7650 Mission Valley Road
6 minute drive / 3.18 miles away

Groceries

Food 4 Less

4995 Shawline St
3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Vons

450 W University Ave
10 minute drive / 4.94 miles away

Ralphs

3345 Sports Arena Blvd
10 minute drive / 5.06 miles away

Hospitals

Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost St
4 minute drive / 2.03 miles away

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

7850 Vista Hill Avenue
4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

3020 Childrens Way
4 minute drive / 2.26 miles away

Military Bases

San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot

11 minute drive / 5.6 miles away

US Marine Corp Recruit Depot

12 minute drive / 6.03 miles away

San Diego Naval Medical Center

14 minute drive / 6.78 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Old Town State Historic Park

4002 Wallace St.
10 minute drive / 4.67 miles away

Belmont Park

3146 Mission Blvd
11 minute drive / 5.35 miles away

La Jolla Shores

La Jolla
12 minute drive / 5.85 miles away

Gardens Apartments has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Old Town State Historic Park, Belmont Park, La Jolla Shores, San Diego Zoo, and Ocean Beach.

Restaurants and Dining

Casa de Reyes

2754 Calhoun Street
9 minute drive / 4.6 miles away

Waterfront Bar and Grill

2044 Kettner Blvd.
14 minute drive / 6.55 miles away

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

770 Fourth Avenue
15 minute drive / 7.45 miles away

Shopping Centers

Balboa Mesa Shopping Center

5401-5685 Balboa Ave
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Balboa Mesa Center

5939-5953 Balboa Ave
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

Genesee Plaza

4203-4255 Genesee Ave
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

Gardens Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.

Transit Stations

Hazard Center-Green Line

7542 Hazard Center Dr
7 minute drive / 3.66 miles away

Mission Valley Center-Green Line

1442 Camino De La Reina
8 minute drive / 3.8 miles away

Fashion Valley Transit Center-Green Line

8 minute drive / 3.82 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
San Diego Studio Apartments $2,325$974$10,000+
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,849$834$10,000+
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,584$855$10,000+
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,640$930$10,000+
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,053$850$10,000+
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,925$871$10,000+

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