The Sapphire Apartment complex is located in Hillcrest adjacent to the University Heights and Northpark neighborhoods of San Diego. The area is filled with a number of restaurants,boutiques, grocery stores, artist's studios, restaurants, coffee shops, and night life are within easy reach. Easy access to all San Diego colleges and universities.
1 Br 1 Ba. Open Concept Kitchen/Living Room. Kitchen: Tile Floor, Lots of Cabinets, Refrigerator, Stove (gas), Microwave Oven, Garbage Disposal, Granite Counter Tops, Double Stainless Steel Sink w/Pull Out Faucet. Living Room: Laminate Flooring, Window Covering. Hall way: Coat Closet, Extra Closet w/Mirrored Closet Door & Shelves For Linen Closet.
Bathroom: Full tub/Shower, Vanity, Medicine Cabinet, Extra Storage Cabinet, Dual Flush Toilet.
Bedroom: Laminate Flooring, LARGE Closet w/Mirrored Closet Doors, Window Covering.
Gated Complex. Sparkling Swimming Pool. Water, Trash & Sewer Included in rent.
1 Year Lease. Photos are of an adjacent unit so some differences may be present.
58 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 12 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1440 Lincoln Ave #5 in San Diego, CA 92103 rents for $1,850 a month. It has 420 square feet and is pet friendly. 1440 Lincoln Ave #5 was advertised by First Light Property Management on September 3, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,850 a month, this apartment is below the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in San Diego (about $2,300).
Typical $2,300This home $1,850
$1,800$3,200
From 741 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in San Diego on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,300Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in San Diego
The rent hasn't changed since it was listed on September 3. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from February to March 2024, ending at $1,695. Today's rent is $155 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 3, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,850+9.1%
+9.1%
March 5, 2024
Listing removed
$1,695
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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