Gema
1471 8th Ave,
San Diego, CA 92101
$2,256 - $3,600 | 1-2 Beds
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Balboa Park - San Diego, CA
Area Guide
Savor culture, science, and nature in the heart of San Diego
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San Diego’s sprawling Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in North America, spanning 1,200 acres. Larger than New York City’s Central Park, Balboa Park is often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West,” containing 17 major museums within its boundaries.
Balboa Park is home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo in addition to lush gardens, performing arts venues, ornate architecture, and historic sculptures. A bevy of events take place in Balboa Park as well, including annual parades, cultural festivals, and marathons.
Quick access to freeways, the Gaslamp Quarter, and San Diego International Airport places Balboa Park in an ideal location for many.
Explore the Neighborhood
Balboa Park’s historic Botanical Building, built in 1915, is a favorite for photographers
Ornamentation at the main entrance to the historic Casa Del Prado Theatre
The San Diego Museum of Art contains a nationally-recognized collection of paintings and sculptures
The San Diego Zoo is considered one of the world’s best zoos
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Balboa Park is $1,852 for a studio, $1,827 for one bedroom, $2,233 for two bedrooms, and $2,729 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Balboa Park has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,852/month
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1 BR
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535 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,827/month
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2 BR
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776 sq ft
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$2,233/month
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3 BR
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930 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,729/month
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- Fleet Science Center
- Balboa Park
- Friendship Garden
Airports
- San Diego International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.