The Marquis Apartments in San Diego, CA

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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,

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The Marquis

1751 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 609-8602

Studio–2 Bedrooms
$1,550-$2,200 Pricing
297–640 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

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Office Hours

Monday	By Appointment
Tuesday	By Appointment
Wednesday	By Appointment
Thursday	By Appointment
Friday	By Appointment
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Marquis offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,550 and having 297–640 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

Studio
Studio 1
$1,550
Studio, 1 Bath, 297-300 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
$1,550 Available Now Studio 1 297-300 sq ft $1,700
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Hardwood Floors
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Model Price
$1,550
Deposit
$1,700 deposit
Apartment Model: Studio 1$1,550Studio, 1 Bath, 297-300 sq ftAvailable Now
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The Hillcrest
From $1,850
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 523-569 sq ft
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From $1,850 Available Now The Hillcrest 523-569 sq ft $1,850
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Model Price Range
$1,850 - $1,900
Deposit
$1,850 deposit
Apartment Model: The HillcrestFrom $1,8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 523-569 sq ftAvailable Now
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The Park
From $2,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 563 sq ft
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$2,000 Available Now 106 563
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$2,000
Deposit
$2,100 deposit
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$2,000 - $2,100
Apartment Unit: 106Apartment Model: The Park$2,0001 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 563 sq ftAvailable Now
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2 Bedrooms
The Coronado
$2,200
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 640 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
$2,200 Available Now The Coronado 640 sq ft $2,400
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Model Price
$2,200
Deposit
$2,400 deposit
Apartment Model: The Coronado$2,2002 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 640 sq ftAvailable Now
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
$1,550	Available Now	Studio 1	297-300 sq ft	$1,700

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
From $1,850	Available Now	The Hillcrest	523-569 sq ft	$1,850

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Photos
$2,000	Available Now	106	563

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
$2,200	Available Now	The Coronado	640 sq ft	$2,400

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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Call us at: (858) 609-8602 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

Renovated In Dec 2008
58 Units
5 Stories
Built in 1921

Lease Terms

12 mo

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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.

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
Pre-war building with Loft Style apts.

On-Site Services

Property Manager On Site
24 Hour Access
Key Fob Entry
Maintenance On Site
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
High Speed Internet Access
Ceiling Fans
Heating
Intercom
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal
Kitchen
Stainless Steel Appliances
Refrigerator
Range
Pantry
Oven
Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

High Ceilings
Crown Molding
Vaulted Ceiling
Built In Bookshelves
Tile Floors
Views
Hardwood Floors

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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?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Marquis currently range from $1,550 to $2,000

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 47.73% cheaper than the average apartment in the Hillcrest area, and 37.87% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.
Rent Comparison to the Hillcrest Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,550 $2,472 -$922 -37.3%
1 Bedroom $1,850 $3,316 -$1,466 -44.2%
2 Bedroom $2,200 $5,749 -$3,549 -61.7%
Rent Comparison to the city of San Diego
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,550 $2,390 -$840 -35.1%
1 Bedroom $1,850 $2,927 -$1,077 -36.8%
2 Bedroom $2,200 $3,773 -$1,573 -41.7%
Methodology: On 07/19/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 929 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Marquis (Hillcrest), and 18009 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 07/19/2026
Pet Friendly 3.2
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 3.2-star Pet Friendly rating is based on the following features:
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator(s)
- Tile Floors
- Courtyard
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
Family Friendly 3.2
Family Friendly apartments feature the best community amenities for larger families like larger floorplans, playgrounds and day care options.
Rating Factors
This 3.2-star Family Friendly rating is based on the following features:
- Smoke Free Options
- Fitness Center
- Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
- Controlled Gate Access
- Dishwashers
- High Speed Internet Access
- Bicycle Storage
- Roof Terrace
- Elevator(s)
- Tile Floors
- Maintenance on site
- Key Fob Entry
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Views
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Granite Countertops
- Pantries
- Kitchens
- Disposals
- Air Conditioning
- Intercoms
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Spaces
- Security Systems
- Courtyard
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Property Manager on Site
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Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,550	$2,472	-$922	-37.3%
1 Bedroom	$1,850	$3,316	-$1,466	-44.2%
2 Bedroom	$2,200	$5,749	-$3,549	-61.7%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,550	$2,390	-$840	-35.1%
1 Bedroom	$1,850	$2,927	-$1,077	-36.8%
2 Bedroom	$2,200	$3,773	-$1,573	-41.7%

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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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.

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.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Marquis.

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

Macy's

7017 Friars Rd

4 minute drive / 1.56 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

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.

The Marquis has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
San Diego Studio Apartments	$2,390	$900	$10,000+
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,927	$850	$10,000+
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,773	$799	$10,000+
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,842	$899	$10,000+
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments	$3,173	$699	$10,000+
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments	$5,880	$864	$10,000+

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The Marquis

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Studio 1

$1,550

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1 Bedroom

The Hillcrest

From $1,850

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The Park

From $2,000

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2 Bedrooms

The Coronado

$2,200

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Other Fees and Policies

Storage Fees

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Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

On-Site Services

Community Features

Outdoor Features

Recreation and Fitness

Interior Features