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1751 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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The Marquis

1751 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 609-8602
The Marquis in San Diego, CA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,850-$2,200 Pricing
  • 523–640 Square Feet

About The Marquis

Welcome to The Marquis, a beautifully preserved 100-year-old historic apartment community in the heart of Hillcrest, one of San Diego’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. This classic building pairs timeless architectural charm with modern conveniences—including a completely redone fitness center—for the perfect balance of character and comfort. Step outside and you’re immediately immersed in the best of Hillcrest. Enjoy steps-away access to top-rated cafés, restaurants, and nightlife, or stroll just one block to the famous Hillcrest Farmers’ Market, held every Sunday, featuring fresh local produce, artisan vendors, and live entertainment. Prime Hillcrest Location: - Steps to Hillcrest’s finest dining, cafés, and shops - Walking distance to Scripps and UCSD medical facilities - One block from the Hillcrest Farmers’ Market (every Sunday) - Minutes to Balboa Park, museums, and outdoor recreation - Close to San Diego International Airport and major shopping centers - Located in a fun, energetic, and highly walkable neighborhood Community Features & Value: - Completely renovated on-site gym with modern equipment - Owner pays Gas, Water/Sewer, and Trash - Classic historic charm with updated amenities - Application / Administration Fee: $75 If you’re searching for a Hillcrest apartment that offers historic character, walkable city living, and upgraded amenities in one of San Diego’s most desirable neighborhoods, The Marquis is the place to call home.

The Marquis is located in the Hillcrest Neighborhood and 92103 Zip code of San Diego, CA. This community is professionally managed by LittleCity Realty, LLC

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

MondayBy Appointment
TuesdayBy Appointment
WednesdayBy Appointment
ThursdayBy Appointment
FridayBy Appointment
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Marquis offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,850 and having 523–640 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    The Park

    From $2,000

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 563 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtPhotos
    $2,000Available Now106563

    Unit 106 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 106 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,000

    Deposit

    • $2,100 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,000 - $2,100

    The Hillcrest

    From $1,850

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 523-569 sq ft
    Available Sep 11

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,850September 11, 2026The Hillcrest523-569 sq ft$1,850

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors
    • Tile Floors

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,850 - $1,900

    Deposit

    • $1,850 deposit
  • 2 Bedrooms

    The Coronado

    $2,200

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 640 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,200Available NowThe Coronado640 sq ft$2,400

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,200

    Deposit

    • $2,400 deposit
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

  • 58 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 1921
  • Renovated In Dec 2008

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$75.00

Other Fees and Policies

Storage Fees

Storage Unit
Storage DepositiCharged Per Rentable Item.$0.00
Storage RentiCharged Per Rentable Item.$75.00/mo

Pet Policy and Fees

Pet Policies are Negotiable

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

  • 1 Parking Spot, Dog Park, Private Gated
  • Gym, Yoga Room, Bike Racks, Storage Room
  • Pet Friendly With Esa Cert.
  • Pre-war building with Loft Style apts.

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Vintage Building
  • Business Center
  • Conference Rooms
  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Roof Terrace
  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Intercom
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Tile Floors
  • Views
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Crown Molding
  • Built In Bookshelves
  • Hardwood Floors
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1751 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Getting Around

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

    All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

    Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Shopping

    Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 40 / 100 Noise Level

    Some sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Marquis

Where is The Marquis located?

The Marquis is located at 1751 University Ave near the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA

What is the current rent range at The Marquis?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Marquis currently range from $1,850 to $2,200

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Marquis are
  • Monday By Appointment
  • Tuesday By Appointment
  • Wednesday By Appointment
  • Thursday By Appointment
  • Friday By Appointment
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The The Marquis Apartments are 51.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the Hillcrest area, and 39.45% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Hillcrest Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,850$3,291-$1,441-43.8%
    2 Bedroom$2,200$5,446-$3,246-59.6%

    Rent Comparison to the city of San Diego

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,850$2,936-$1,086-37.0%
    2 Bedroom$2,200$3,786-$1,586-41.9%

    Methodology: On 09/02/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 549 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Marquis (Hillcrest), and 12569 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 09/02/2026

  • 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
    • Elevator(s)
    • Tile Floors
    • Courtyard
    • Heating
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.0
3 Renters Reviews

Dishonest Management, Maintenance a challenge

February 24, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
I lived in the Marquis from 2019-2020. The building is historic, that much is a given. This leads to certain oddities like a tiny slow elevator and slanted floors (perhaps one doesn't mind these things). But between the historic nature and the maintenance/upkeep, it also results in: - built-in drawers that cannot open or close because they are covered in a thick layer of paint - 2 bedroom apartments that are not really 2 bedrooms because the window, at some point in the past, had been removed ...
from the 2nd bedroom - a sink that has a tap that cannot effectively spray, and that maintenance refused to fix - a very noisy heating system But the biggest reason behind a one- star review is clearly the move- out process. Management refused to follow what was required of them via State law in attempt to penny pinch every part of the deposit they could. Even what they claimed they owed the tenant of the deposit, they never sent despite being obligated to by state law and being provided a new address.
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Poor Communication

June 10, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
Consistent messages and calls with no reply’s or call backs or follow up

Terrible Management

January 30, 2016 - Review from Apartments.com
I lived here from June of 2015 to December of 2015. The reason I moved out was my apartment was infested with FLEAS. I repeatedly notified management, and all they would do is come up to my apartment with the spray you can buy at the grocery store, and spray the corners and the baseboards. As such, the fleas kept coming back. Before all this happened, things were still terrible. They began construction on the building about a month after I moved in. They would start working on the floors, and ...
then stop and start something else. They were in the process of installing a video intercom system in all the apartments, but they left a 1 foot by 1 foot hole in the wall and patched it up with paper. When I left, they hadn't finished any of the construction projects they had began. The windows leaked when it rained, and when I called management to have the issue addressed, they tried to blame the people who installed the windows, and then never fixed the issue. What's more, an orange mold-like substance would leak out of the wall under the window when the rain water leaked in. I'm sure this place was great a long time ago, and it could be great again, but don't believe the pictures. This place is WAAAAY over priced, and management is terrible. This is probably the reason that at least half the building is empty, something unheard of in San Diego. I am currently in the process of trying to get my security deposit back, and they have exceeded the legal 21 day turn-around period for returning my deposit.
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Nearby Schools

Birney Elementary School

San Diego Unified School District
4345 Campus Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (535 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
10/10

San Diego High School

San Diego Unified School District
1405 Park Boulevard
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1602 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Marquis.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Timken Museum of Art

1500 El Prado
3 minute drive / 1.28 miles away

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

2300 Expedition Way
21 minute drive / 9.91 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

301 University Ave
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Staples

1880 Camino De La Reina
4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away

Goodwill

939 16th St
5 minute drive / 2.4 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of California, San Diego - UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest Campus

200 West Arbor Drive
2 minute drive / 0.99 miles away

The Art Institute of California, San Diego

7650 Mission Valley Road
4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

California Western School of Law

225 Cedar St
4 minute drive / 2.09 miles away

Groceries

Vons

450 W University Ave
3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

Ralphs

101 G St
5 minute drive / 2.72 miles away

Whole Foods

7th & Market
5 minute drive / 2.72 miles away

Hospitals

Scripps Mercy Hospital

4077 5th Ave
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Hillcrest Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health

200 West Arbor Drive
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Naval Medical Center San Diego

34800 Bob Wilson Drive
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Military Bases

San Diego Naval Medical Center

4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot

5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

US Marine Corp Recruit Depot

7 minute drive / 3.46 miles away

Parks and Recreation

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr.
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Old Town State Historic Park

4002 Wallace St.
6 minute drive / 2.84 miles away

Ocean Beach

1950 Abbott St.
12 minute drive / 5.93 miles away

The Marquis has 5 parks within 10.0 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Historic Park, Ocean Beach, Belmont Park, and La Jolla Shores.

Restaurants and Dining

Waterfront Bar and Grill

2044 Kettner Blvd.
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

770 Fourth Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.62 miles away

Casa de Reyes

2754 Calhoun Street
5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

Shopping Centers

Hillcrest Colonnade

1266 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

1727-1735 University Ave

1727 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away

The Hub | Hillcrest Market

940-1092 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.26 miles away

The Marquis has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Mission Valley Center-Green Line

1442 Camino De La Reina
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Hazard Center-Green Line

7542 Hazard Center Dr
4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

Fashion Valley Transit Center-Green Line

4 minute drive / 1.54 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
San Diego Studio Apartments $2,403$875$10,000+
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,936$850$10,000+
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,786$819$10,000+
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,713$1,000$10,000+
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,101$719$10,000+
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments $10,453$1,289$10,000+
San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,536$1,899$10,000+

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