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    8th and U

    3843 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  16. Building Photo - Thorn Collection
    STUDIO
    $1,957+
    2 BEDS
    $4,507+
    5 BEDS
    $9,507+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950 - $9,500
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Total Monthly Price$1,957 - $9,507

    Thorn Collection

    504 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92103
    (858) 258-5984
  19. Building Photo - Park Diplomat
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $2,030+
    1 BED
    $2,230+
    2 BEDS
    $2,700+
    3 BEDS
    $3,855+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025 - $3,850
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,030 - $3,855

    Park Diplomat

    1707 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 547-1534
  26. Building Photo - The Warwick
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $2,195+
    1 BED
    $2,595+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195 - $2,795
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,195 - $2,795

    The Warwick

    606 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 349-7137
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    4th

    3927-3933 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  37. Building Photo - 3972 Jackdaw St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,295

    3972 Jackdaw St Unit 207

    3972 Jackdaw St, San Diego, CA 92103
  38. Building Photo - Rowyn
    $270 Off
    Price Drop. $270 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,305+
    1 BED
    $2,710+
    2 BEDS
    $4,318+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,299 - $5,020
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,305 - $5,026

    Rowyn

    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 940-1157
  39. Building Photo - Evoc Hillcrest
    1 BED
    $2,315+
    2 BEDS
    $3,815+

    Evoc Hillcrest

    3935 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103
  42. Building Photo - MoDE
    STUDIO
    $2,392+
    1 BED
    $3,038+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,353 - $3,456
    Required Monthly Fees$39
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,392 - $3,495

    MoDE

    635 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 319-9946
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