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Adams North Neighborhood Guide San Diego, CA

About

Adams North is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of San Diego, California. This residential area is enveloped by the bustling El Cajon Boulevard to the north and the lively Adams Avenue to the south. A walkable neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and historic charm, Adams North is home to several popular restaurants, boutique shops, and close to the iconic Balboa Park.

What You Will Love about Adams North, San Diego, California

  • The close-knit community atmosphere of Adams North with its welcoming neighbors and plentiful community events.
  • The walking accessibility to neighborhood amenities such as restaurants, shops, and parks.
  • The historic charm of the homes, many of which date back to the early 20th Century.
  • Adams Avenue, a bustling street filled with eateries, artisanal shops, and frequent street festivals.

What’s Nearby

Adams North is a short drive from downtown San Diego and the San Diego Zoo. Its proximity to Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre urban cultural park, gives residents access to open space, walking paths, gardens, and several museums. The neighborhood is also near the University Heights community which hosts several local events.

Lifestyle

In Adams North, residents enjoy a relaxed, yet vibrant lifestyle. The neighborhood is known for its community-focused lifestyle with frequent neighborhood events, and the residents enjoy the walkability to hip eateries, shops, and parks. The historic charm of the homes, along with the active neighborhood life, gives Adams North a distinct character in the heart of San Diego.

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Rental Trends in Adams North

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
$2150$2395$2395$2378$2361$2344$2327$2310$2295$1875$1800$2095$1995
Last updated 9/8/2024
97 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 386 restaurants, 74 grocery stores, and 21 parks within a mile of the Adams North neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Heights Market

    Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    3355 Adams Ave

  • GROCERY
    Vons

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    3610 Adams Ave

  • GROCERY
    A Brother's Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    4600 Cherokee Ave

  • GROCERY
    Z and Z Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.7 miles

    3276 Monroe Ave

  • GROCERY
    Leon Produce

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.8 miles

    3004 Madison Ave

  • SHOPPING
    Fenton Marketplace

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    •

    0.9 miles

    2000 Fenton Pkwy

Adams North Apartments and Rentals

97 Rental properties in Adams North, San Diego, CA.

  • Del Rio Apartment Homes property

    $2,625+

    Del Rio Apartment Homes

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    726–1346 Sqft

    4 Units Available

  • AMP30 property

    $2,595+

    AMP30

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    438–1311 Sqft

    Available 1/1

  • Club River Run property

    $2,700+

    Club River Run

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    600–965 Sqft

    8 Units Available

  • 4763 33rd St property

    $2,695

    4763 33rd St

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    1 Unit Available

  • Collier property

    $3,595

    Collier

    2 Beds • 2 Baths

    1 Unit Available

  • PALM TERRACE property

    $2,025+

    PALM TERRACE

    Studio–1 Beds • 1 Bath

    425–575 Sqft

    2 Units Available

97 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
5.3%
115.3%
utilities
5.5%
12.2%
food
0%
15.1%
transportation
2.2%
31.1%
healthcare
4%
4.2%

Adams North Demographics

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Adams North Reviews

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  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Area Has Kids Play Outside

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

97 Properties Available for Rent

Adams North Transportation

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Very Walkable

85/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

68/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

43/100
1 bus stop, 3 train stops, 2 other stops

Our True Souls

Other

Adams Ave

Fenton Parkway Trolley Station

Train Stop

2288 Fenton Pkwy

Qualcomm Stadium Trolley Station

Train Stop

9449 Friars Rd

Source: foursquare.com

Adams North Schools

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Neighborhoods Around Adams North

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
Mission ValleyNeighborhood in San-diego, California$3,899
37%
City HeightsNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,895--
Normal HeightsNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,025
9%
North ParkNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,607
4%
DowntownNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,331
6%
Golden HillNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,800--
Western San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,429
3%
Little ItalyNeighborhood in San-diego, California$3,300
0%
HillcrestNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,010
27%
University HeightsNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,558--
Central San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,322
37%
Mid-CityNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,025
7%
UptownNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,305
8%
Serra MesaNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,150
8%
Kearny MesaNeighborhood in San-diego, California$3,749
3%
Downtown San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,340
7%
Gaslamp QuarterNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,795
231%
East VillageNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,322
19%
Linda VistaNeighborhood in San-diego, California$4,747--
TalmadgeNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,595--
KensingtonNeighborhood in San-diego, California----
HarborviewNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,727--
South ParkNeighborhood in San-diego, California----
Mission HillsNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,745
3%
Bankers Hill - Park WestNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,295
8%
Balboa ParkNeighborhood in San-diego, California----
Eastern San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,049
25%
GrantvilleNeighborhood in San-diego, California----
Clairemont Mesa EastNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,920--
Southeastern San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,650
14%
PresidioNeighborhood in San-diego, California----
Bay ParkNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,050--
Del CerroNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,095--
College EastNeighborhood in San-diego, California$2,037--
MarinaNeighborhood in San-diego, California$1,975
12%
MorenaNeighborhood in San-diego, California$3,092
4%
Old TownNeighborhood in San-diego, California----