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6621 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 613-2657
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The Diplomat

6621 Montezuma Rd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 613-2657
The Diplomat in San Diego, CA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,395-$2,895Pricing
  • 815–1,050Square Feet

Rent Specials

ENJOY FREE PARKING, FULL-SIZE KITCHENS, & BATHROOMS – ALL INCLUDED WITH RENT! STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING, NO HIDDEN FEES, NO SURPRISES!~~LIMITED TIME, ACT FAST! *ONE-BEDROOM, ONE-BATH STARTING AT $2,385* !! *TWO-BEDROOM, TWO-BATH STARTING AT $2,805* DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO LOCK IN THESE RARE DEALS! ADDITIONAL SPECIALS: $0 APPLICATION FEE!* | $1,200 MOVE IN BONUS!* | $199* DEPOSIT ON APPROVED CREDIT!* TOURS AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK! *On select apartments. Restrictions apply*

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About The Diplomat

ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS: Move In Special 2 Weeks Free! Reduced deposit $199.00 on approved rent, and must move in within 14 days of application approval. Discover contemporary living at its finest in an unbeatable location just minutes from SDSU and the vibrant College area! 2 underground parking spaces with gated access included W/D In-Unit Central AC/Heat Dishwasher Pet friendly 10-foot ceilings Fireplace Pool onsite Master bath jacuzzi tub Wi-Fi throughout common areas 24-hour emergency maintenance Call us today or stop by for a tour we can't wait to welcome you home to The Diplomat, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of it all! APPLICANT SCREENING CRITERIA (REQUIRED) -Good Credit Score -Positive Rental History -Verifiable Gross Household Income 2.5X Rent Minimum -$40.00 Application Fee Per Adult RENTAL TERMS (Pet Friendly) -12-Month Lease -Rental Insurance Required -Resident Pays All Utilities CONTACT Please call Amanda to apply today. Professionally managed by Whittington Property Management. (Please note photos displayed may or may not be of the actual unit available) General Disclosure: This information is general and for promotional purposes only. The accuracy of the information is not guaranteed, including, but not limited to, apartment square footage, unit type, layout, features, amenities, location, common areas, parking, or neighborhood. Please feel free to contact management for more information. Price subject to change. The square footage is approximate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

The Diplomat is located in the College East Neighborhood and 92115 Zip code of San Diego, CA.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Diplomat offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,395 and having 815–1,050 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan 1x1

    $2,395

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 815 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $2,395Available Now402815$750
    $2,395Available Now408815$750

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,395

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Unit 402 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Unit 402 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,395

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,395

    Unit 408 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Unit 408 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,395

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,395
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan 2x2

    $2,895

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1050 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $2,895Available Now1041050$750
    $2,895Available Now3111050$750
    $2,895Available Now3101050$750

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,895

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Unit 104 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Unit 104 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,895

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,895

    Unit 311 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Unit 311 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,895

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,895

    Unit 310 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Central AC and Heat
    • Onsite Laundry
    • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

    Unit 310 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,895

    Deposit

    • $750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,895
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

  • 48 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1986

Lease Terms

  • 1 - 12 mo
  • Short Term Lease Options

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicanti$30 application fee per applicant. Charged per applicant$40

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Assigned Parking
  • Central AC and Heat
  • Onsite Laundry
  • Third Party Billing-Water Sewer Trash

Interior Features

  • Windows
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6621 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday9:00 am–5:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions about The Diplomat

Where is The Diplomat located?

The Diplomat is located at 6621 Montezuma Rd near the College East area of San Diego, CA

What is the current rent range at The Diplomat?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Diplomat currently range from $2,395 to $2,895

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Diplomat are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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 The Diplomat is: ENJOY FREE PARKING, FULL-SIZE KITCHENS, & BATHROOMS – ALL INCLUDED WITH RENT! STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING, NO HIDDEN FEES, NO SURPRISES!~~LIMITED TIME, ACT FAST! *ONE-BEDROOM, ONE-BATH STARTING AT $2,385* !! *TWO-BEDROOM, TWO-BATH STARTING AT $2,805* DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO LOCK IN THESE RARE DEALS! ADDITIONAL SPECIALS: $0 APPLICATION FEE!* | $1,200 MOVE IN BONUS!* | $199* DEPOSIT ON APPROVED CREDIT!* TOURS AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK! *On select apartments. Restrictions apply*.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The The Diplomat Apartments are 1.35% cheaper than the average apartment in the College East area, and 16.55% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the College East Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,395$2,444-$49-2.0%
    2 Bedroom$2,895$2,916-$21-0.7%

    Rent Comparison to the city of San Diego

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,395$2,832-$437-15.4%
    2 Bedroom$2,895$3,518-$623-17.7%

    Methodology: On 01/13/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 203 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Diplomat (College East), and 12342 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 01/13/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
2 Renters Reviews
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  • Poor Management

    July 26, 2023
    Management is unorganized and rude! They had no record of our moveout notice and moveout date. I had to show them the email they had sent to me confirming our moveout date. The entire time she was looking she was condescending and talked down to us. Not until she found our notice and had to eat her words, did she try to recover and apologize. Amongst getting things fixed which was a pain as a tenant, I would say Management is the worst.
    • Property Manager Responded

      May 16, 2024
      Hello, We are sorry to hear you had this experience. We do appreciate your feedback as it is very important to us to help us improve for current and future residents. Thank you!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Great Price and Quiet

    December 26, 2019
    Great compared to the apartments nearby. We moved here my third year at SDSU and stayed for the rest of our degrees because it was spacious, offered 2 parking spaces, has AC, and was so quiet compared to the surrounding area. It was a sad day when we moved out.
    • Property Manager Responded

      May 16, 2024
      Hello, Thank you very much for your review! We greatly appreciate the feedback and 5 Star Rating!
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Patrick Henry High School

San Diego Unified
6702 Wandermere Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2607 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
9/10

Hardy Elementary

San Diego Unified
5420 Montezuma Road
Public School - Grades K-5 (368 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away
9/10

Clay Elementary

San Diego Unified
6506 Solita Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (294 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
6/10

Lewis Middle

San Diego Unified
5170 Greenbrier Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (971 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.4 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Diplomat.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
12 minute drive / 5.78 miles away

Timken Museum of Art

1500 El Prado
12 minute drive / 5.88 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Kohl's

3450 College Ave
5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away

Target

3424 College Ave
4 minute drive / 2.05 miles away

Costco

8125 Fletcher Pky
4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

Colleges and Universities

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr.
2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

Grossmont College

8800 Grossmont College Drive
9 minute drive / 4.49 miles away

The Art Institute of California, San Diego

7650 Mission Valley Road
11 minute drive / 5.55 miles away

Groceries

Ralphs

6670 Montezuma Rd
1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away

Smart & Final

6235 El Cajon Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

Vons

8011 University Ave
4 minute drive / 2.11 miles away

Hospitals

Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

6655 Alvarado Road
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System

7050 Parkway Drive
2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Zion

4647 Zion Ave
5 minute drive / 2.62 miles away

Military Bases

San Diego Naval Medical Center

12 minute drive / 5.79 miles away

San Diego Naval Air Station

15 minute drive / 7.43 miles away

San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot

17 minute drive / 8.17 miles away

Parks and Recreation

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr.
12 minute drive / 5.69 miles away

Old Town State Historic Park

4002 Wallace St.
17 minute drive / 8.13 miles away

The Diplomat has 2 parks within 8.1 miles, including San Diego Zoo, and Old Town State Historic Park.

Restaurants and Dining

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

770 Fourth Avenue
15 minute drive / 7.07 miles away

Waterfront Bar and Grill

2044 Kettner Blvd.
15 minute drive / 7.1 miles away

Red Pearl Kitchen

440 J St., Suite 108
15 minute drive / 7.19 miles away

Shopping Centers

Citicorp Savings Plaza Shopping Center

9445 El Cajon Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Aragon Plaza

6502-6512 El Cajon Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

FMP Center

6686 El Cajon Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away

The Diplomat has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Alvarado Medical Center-Green Line

6672 Alvarado Rd
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

SDSU Transit Center-Green Line

Aztec Circle Dr
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

70th Street-Green Line

7229 Alvarado Rd
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

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BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
San Diego Studio Apartments $2,404$974$10,000+
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,832$1,180$10,000+
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,518$855$10,000+
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,541$930$10,000+
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,320$875$10,000+
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments $4,205$871$10,000+

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