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The Melrose Apartments

2164 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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The Melrose

2164 2nd Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
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  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • 400–525 Square Feet

About The Melrose

Fall in love with the timeless charm of Melrose Apartments, a classic Bankers Hill community featuring beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and vintage architectural details that give each apartment a unique character. Nestled in one of San Diego's most desirable neighborhoods, Melrose offers the perfect blend of historic charm and urban convenience, just moments from Balboa Park, Little Italy, Downtown San Diego, and the waterfront. Enjoy a walkable lifestyle surrounded by local cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions while coming home to a residence filled with warmth, character, and classic San Diego appeal.

The Melrose is located in the Bankers Hill Neighborhood and 92101 Zip code of San Diego, CA.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    0BR/1.0BA

    Studio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    Available Now2400$1,000
    Available Now12400$948

    Unit 2 Amenities and Features

    Outdoor Space

    • Controlled Access

    Unique Features

    • Communal laundry room on-site
    • None
  • 1 Bedroom

    1BR/1.0BA

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1BR/1.0BA525 sq ft
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.

Property Information

  • 16 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1920

Fees and Policies

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiParking Available

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

  • Close to Balboa Park
  • Top Floor

Map

2164 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Getting Around

  • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

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

  • 60 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 70 / 100 Moderately car friendly

    Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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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

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 20 / 100 Noise Level

    Multiple sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Roosevelt International Middle

San Diego Unified School District
3366 Park Boulevard
Public School - Grades 6-8 (760 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
4/10

Washington Elementary

San Diego Unified School District
1789 State Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (245 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
4/10

San Diego High School

San Diego Unified School District
1405 Park Boulevard
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1602 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Melrose.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Timken Museum of Art

1500 El Prado
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

1875 El Prado
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

2300 Expedition Way
23 minute drive / 10.77 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Mervyn's

120 Horton Plaza
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Goodwill

939 16th St
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Walgreens

301 University Ave
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

Colleges and Universities

California Western School of Law

225 Cedar St
1 minute drive / 0.59 miles away

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

701 B St, Suite 110
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

San Diego City College

1313 Park Boulevard
3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

Groceries

Ralphs

101 G St
3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Whole Foods

7th & Market
3 minute drive / 1.31 miles away

Vons

450 W University Ave
4 minute drive / 1.41 miles away

Hospitals

Naval Medical Center San Diego

34800 Bob Wilson Drive
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Scripps Mercy Hospital

4077 5th Ave
4 minute drive / 1.47 miles away

Hillcrest Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health

200 West Arbor Drive
5 minute drive / 1.67 miles away

Military Bases

San Diego Naval Medical Center

2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away

San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot

4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away

US Marine Corp Recruit Depot

5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

Parks and Recreation

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr.
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away

Old Town State Historic Park

4002 Wallace St.
5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away

Ocean Beach

1950 Abbott St.
11 minute drive / 5.51 miles away

The Melrose has 5 parks within 10.6 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.
2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

770 Fourth Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

Red Pearl Kitchen

440 J St., Suite 108
4 minute drive / 1.42 miles away

Shopping Centers

Low Fares Travel

3702-3708 6th Ave
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

Horton

324 Broadway
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Robinson Plaza

420 Robinson Ave
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

The Melrose has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Transit Stations

Middletown-Blue Line

1383 W Palm St
2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away

5th Avenue-Orange Line

551 C St
2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

5th Avenue-Blue Line

551 C St
2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
San Diego Studio Apartments $2,354$900$5,500
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,910$1,180$10,000+
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,765$819$10,000+
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,708$1,165$10,000+
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,295$719$10,000+
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments $9,335$1,074$10,000+

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