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Pricing and Floor Plans
Studio 2
$1,500 - $1,550
Studio, 1 Bath
, 342 Sq. Ft.
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Rental Available
Studio 1
$1,450 - $1,475
Studio, 1 Bath
, 297 - 300 Sq. Ft.
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May. 1
The Park
$2,000 - $2,100
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 563 - 627 Sq. Ft.
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Rental Available
The Hillcrest
$1,850 - $1,900
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 569 Sq. Ft.
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Rental Available
The Coronado
$2,000 - $2,200
2 Beds, 1 Bath
, 640 Sq. Ft.
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May. 1
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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
6 - 12 Month Leases
Property Information
Built in 1921
58 units / 5 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
$75
No Parking Available.
Pet policies are negotiable.
Storage Unit
Storage Rent
$75 / mo
Storage Deposit
$0
Other Storage Fees
Storage Unit
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
1 Parking Spot, Dog Park, Private Gated
Gym, Yoga Room, Bike Racks, Storage Room
Pre-war building with Loft Style apts.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Built-In Bookshelves
Ceiling Fans
Crown Molding
Dishwasher
Disposal
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Ceilings
High Speed Internet Access
Intercom
Kitchen
Oven
Pantry
Range
Refrigerator
Security System
Smoke Free
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Tile Floors
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Washer/Dryer
Community Features
24 Hour Access
Bicycle Storage
Business Center
Conference Rooms
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Dog Park
Elevator
Fitness Center
Gated
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Roof Terrace
Utilities Included
Vintage Building
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Eat & Drink
Groceries
Coffee
Banks
Shopping
Fitness
Points of Interest
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Scores provided by
Transit
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Airport
San Diego International
7 min Drive
Moving to Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Marquis proximity to 1727-1735 University Ave, Hillcrest Colonnade, and The Hub | Hillcrest Market. 1727-1735 University Ave is 0.1 miles away, and Hillcrest Colonnade is within a 7 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, The Marquis has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 24.4 miles. Transit options include Rio Vista and Mission Valley Center.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Marquis are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.
Airports
Living in Hillcrest provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 8 minutes from The Marquis.
Military Bases
There is San Diego Naval Medical Center near San Diego, CA.
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.
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 an apartment community in San Diego, CA
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Property Address: 1751 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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.
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6/11/22
Poor Communication
Consistent messages and calls with no reply’s or call backs or follow up
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2/1/16
Terrible Management
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.
