3536 First Ave, is a small 8 apartment complex building located in the Hillcrest neighborhood, San Diego, CA 92103.
Hillcrest has everything that exemplifies a pedestrian-friendly, lively, urban neighborhood.
It has blocks and blocks of restaurants, bars, entertainment, shopping and services, so residents and visitors can do pretty much everything in Hillcrest.
The best way to take in Hillcrest is to take a stroll through the neighborhood.
Best place to start? Under the iconic Hillcrest sign that spans University Avenue at Fifth Avenue.
Dining, shopping and entertainment of every taste can be found along the adjacent streets.
Nearby schools include Florence Elementary School, San Diego Cooperative Charter School and Museum Elementary School.
The closest grocery stores are Shalimar, Royal Food Mart and Back to Roots Market.
Nearby coffee shops include La Marque, Pappalecco and 7-Eleven.
Nearby restaurants include Royal Stone, Spitz - Hillcrest and Poke Go. Near this property you can also find Beth Israel Park, Nate's Point Dog Park and Mission Hills Park. Amenities: 24 Hour Emergency Service, Stove/oven, Garbage collection & Range Hood.
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RentalSource last checked: 19 hours ago · Listing updated: October 26, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$2,400
Bedrooms:
2 beds
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
850 sqft
Pets:
Cats & dogs
Laundry:
On site
Parking:
Yes
Available:
Now
ID:
84323814
Amenities
•Water & Sewer Included
•Laundry Facilities
•Parking
•Dishwasher
•Refrigerator
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $1,000 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 3536 First Ave in San Diego, CA 92103 rents for $2,400 a month. It has 850 square feet and is pet friendly. 3536 First Ave was advertised by Rui & Rosa Mateus Family Trust on September 4, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $2,400 a month, this apartment is below the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in San Diego (about $2,900).
Typical $2,900This home $2,400
$2,250$4,260
From 692 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in San Diego on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,900Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in San Diego
The rent has dropped from $2,600 to $2,400 since it was listed on September 4.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 9, 2026
Price change
$2,400−7.7%
−7.7%
September 4, 2026
Listed for rent
$2,600
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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