The Plaza

1438-1448 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950

Last Updated: Today
Total Monthly Price
$1,800 - $2,350
Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
460 - 775 sq ft

Move-in Special!

Now offering one month FREE on a 12-month lease!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!

Pricing and Floor Plans

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1x1

$1,800 - $1,905 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 1 Bath
460 - 520 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1446-J
$1,800
520
Now
1444-F
$1,800
520
Now
1448-E
$1,905
520
Oct. 1

2x1

$2,175 - $2,350 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 1 Bath
775 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 10 - 13 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1964
  • 72 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility Billing Administrative Fee
    $4.37 / mo
  • Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
    Varies / mo
  • Utility - Water
    Varies / mo
  • Utility - Sewer
    Varies / mo
  • Trash Services - CA
    Varies / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $25
  • Application Fee
    $45

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.

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Property Highlights

  • Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout
  • Easy Access to Interstates 5 & 805
  • Maintained Grounds
  • On-Site Laundry Care Center
  • Picnic Tables

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke Free
  • Sprinkler System

Community Features

  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Picnic Area
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Utilities Included
  • Walk-Up

Map of The Plaza

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

11 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

11 min Drive

Airport

San Diego International

14 min Drive

SAN

Moving to National City, National City, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Plaza proximity to Plaza Square, 8th Street & Palm Avenue, and Bay Plaza. Plaza Square is 0.5 miles away, and 8th Street & Palm Avenue is within a 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 40, The Plaza has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 22.7 miles. Transit options include 8Th Street and 24Th Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Plaza are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.6 miles, including Living Coast Discovery Center and San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Airports

Living in National City provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 14 minutes from The Plaza.

Military Bases

There is San Diego Naval Base near National City, CA.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Las Palmas

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Lincoln Acres

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Bethel Academy

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

National City Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2

Grades K-8

Charter

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

King-Chavez Community Academy

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Sweetwater High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

The O'Farrell Charter School

Grades K-12

Public

Not rated

Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
San Diego City College Drive: 8 min (5.5 mi)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Drive: 9 min (5.9 mi)
Calif. Western School of Law Drive: 9 min (6.6 mi)
Southwestern Coll, Chula Vista Drive: 15 min (7.9 mi)

About The Plaza

Live comfortably at the Plaza Apartments situated in the heart of San Diego, California. Located in the up-and-coming National City neighborhood, The Plaza offers residents convenient living with easy access to everything America's Finest City has to… offer. With an incredibly high walk score and easy access to Interstates 5 and 805, shopping, dining and everything San Diego has to offer is easily within reach.

San Diego Sunrise Management Co. dba Sunrise Management | Lic. No. 00927850 | Broker: Joseph S. Greenblatt License number 01064415

The Plaza is an apartment community in National City, CA

Contact

Property Address:
1438-1448 E 8th St,
National City, CA 91950
Phone Number: (619) 480-2143
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
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