South Park

San Diego, CA

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South Park - San Diego, CA

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Live next to the famed Balboa Park

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Nestled beside San Diego’s most famed green space, South Park is one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods. South Park borders Balboa Park, a sprawling park that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The San Diego Zoo, the Fleet Science Center, and the San Diego Museum of Art are just a few of the attractions located in Balboa Park. Residents certainly enjoy living next door to Balboa Park, but there are plenty of other reasons renters are attracted to South Park.

Adorned in colorful murals, South Park is an eclectic locale filled with diverse restaurants, indie shops, coffee shops, and some of the city’s best bars. Events like the quarterly South Park Walkabout also help keep the neighborhood lively. Walk or bike through the 10-block event to see live entertainment, learn more about the local shops, or just get to know your neighbors. Boasting Spanish Colonial-style houses and lavish apartments, South Park rentals are typically upscale.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in South Park is $737 for a studio, $1,294 for one bedroom, $1,802 for two bedrooms, and $2,520 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Park has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $737/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 540 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,294/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 689 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,802/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,520/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fleet Science Center
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
  • Balboa Park
  • Friendship Garden
  • San Diego Zoo

Airports

  • San Diego International

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