San Carlos

San Diego, CA

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San Carlos - San Diego, CA

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A family-friendly neighborhood boasting picturesque views

Scenic Great Location Outdoors Mountain Family-Friendly

Anchored by the Cowles Mountain and Lake Murray, San Carlos serves as a relaxed getaway from the city. Surrounded by natural beauty, San Carlos is filled with green space for residents to enjoy like the Mission Trails Regional Park and Lake Murray Community Park. The neighborhood is defined by California-style ranch houses and Mediterranean-style apartments, and many homes have scenic views of the lake or Cowles Mountain. Compared to other areas in San Diego, San Carlos tends to have more affordable rental options. Combined with affordability, families are attracted to San Carlos for its excellent schools. There are a few restaurants and shops along Navajo and Jackson Drive but there are several large shopping centers nearby as well. Although San Carlos is a great option for renters seeking a quieter locale, the neighborhood boasts an excellent location and is convenient to Downtown San Diego, the University of California San Diego, La Jolla, and Mission Bay, which are all about a 25-minute drive away.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in San Carlos is $2,035 for a studio, $2,271 for one bedroom, and $2,852 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Carlos has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,035/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 728 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,271/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,026 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,852/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

22

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mission Trails Regional Park
  • Eucalyptus County Park
  • Mt. Helix Park
  • Lamar County Park
  • Chollas Lake Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Diego International

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