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Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable
3545 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,237 | 2 Beds | 2 | 1 Bath | 1 Bath | 871 sq. ft. |
| View Fees and Policies |
Pricing and Floor Plans
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI
$2,237
2 Beds, 1 Bath
, 871 Sq. Ft.
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Rental Available
Income Restrictions
Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.
How To Qualify
Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.
1 Person Household
2 Person Household
3 Person Household
4 Person Household
5 Person Household
Details
Property Information
- Built in 1960
- 122 units / 2 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$40
Surface Lot
- Parking Fee$0 / mo
Comments
Max of 1
Additional Parking Options
- Surface Lot
No Pets Allowed.
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
- Laundry Facilities On Site, 24/7 Maint.
Apartment Features
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Disposal
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Vinyl Flooring
Community Features
- 24 Hour Access
- Courtyard
- Gas Range
- Grill
- Income Restricted
- Laundry Facilities
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Property Manager on Site
- Utilities Included
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Scores provided by 
Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Commuter Rail
10 min Drive
Airport
San Diego International
11 min Drive
Moving to Mt Hope, San Diego, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable proximity to Otto Plaza, Imperial Marketplace, and Harbor Pointe Center. Otto Plaza is 1 mile away, and Imperial Marketplace is within a 28 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 27.3 miles. Transit options include 32Nd & Commercial and 25Th & Commercial.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Balboa Park, Fleet Science Center, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
Airports
Living in Mt Hope provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 11 minutes from Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lincoln Acres
Grades K-5
Public
Chollas/Mead Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Millennial Tech Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2
Grades K-8
Charter
St. Jude Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Crenshaw Booker T Christian School
Grades 9-12
Private
Brookshire International Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
Lincoln High
Grades 9-12
Public
The O'Farrell Charter School
Grades K-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
San Diego City College
Drive: 5 min (2.8 mi)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Drive: 6 min (3.2 mi)
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 6 min (3.9 mi)
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 11 min (6 mi)
About Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable is an apartment community in San Diego, CA
Contact
Property Address: 3545 Island Ave,
San Diego, CA 92102
San Diego, CA 92102
Phone Number: (619) 903-6418
More Information:
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- SundayCLOSED
- Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- SaturdayCLOSED
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