The Ranch
4514 Bancroft St,
San Diego, CA 92116
$2,475 | 1-2 Beds
Nicknamed “Abnormal Heights”, Normal Heights is an eclectic locale about eight miles northeast of Downtown. Normal Heights is best known for Adams Avenue. Also known as Antique Row for its abundance of vintage shops, this bustling thoroughfare filled with used bookstores, record stores, dives bars, international eateries, vegetarian restaurants, and more. The street is home to a variety of festivals like Art Around Adams and Adams Avenue Street Fair, SoCal’s largest free music festival. Along with abundant amenities, Normal Heights is centrally located, nestled next to celebrated artistic districts like North Park and tourist centers like Balboa Park, which houses over 15 museums, gardens, and other attractions like the San Diego Zoo. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 805, 8, and 15 which makes traveling around the city easy.
The cost of living in Normal Heights is much lower than the San Diego average, making it a very affordable place to call home. Rentals include everything from California bungalows to houses to modern apartments. Normal Heights is also family-friendly with great schools, several parks, and an active neighborhood association that hosts block parties and other special events.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Normal Heights is $1,071 for a studio, $1,116 for one bedroom, $1,437 for two bedrooms, and $1,780 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Normal Heights has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Studio
431 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,071/month
Average Rent
1 BR
350 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,116/month
Average Rent
2 BR
562 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,437/month
Average Rent
3 BR
524 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,780/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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