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Celtic Arms

$1,795/mo

Studio
1 bath
1 unit available
Pet friendly

2408 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

As of October 14, 2026, Celtic Arms in San Diego, CA has 1 apartment for rent at $1,795/mo.

Floor plans

Celtic Arms has 1 unit available in 1 floor plan: a studio layout. Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Studio-UP

Studio • 1 Bath

Starting at $1,795/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
21	$1,795	—	Oct 3

See all 3 units listed at Celtic Arms, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Celtic Arms, a studio starts at about $2,105 a month all-in: $1,795 rent and an estimated $310 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry.

All-in from$2,105/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Celtic Arms takes about $64,620 a year for a studio. Keeping the $2,105 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $98,200 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,105/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$98,200/yr

Income to qualify

$64,620/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Celtic Arms has ranged from $1,645 to $1,795. The current average is $1,795, the highest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (21 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Celtic Arms, the security deposit is $500.

Rent
$1,795/mo
Security deposit
$500
Earliest move-in
Oct 3

Amenities

Celtic Arms is pet friendly and has a laundry room on site. It lists 20 amenities, including shared rooftop deck, bike storage, and hardwood floors.

Beautiful View
Bike Storage
Ceiling Fan(S)
Crown Molding
Easy Access To Freeways
Easy Access To Freeways And Shopping
Easy Access To Public Transportation
Easy Access To Shopping
Hardwood Floors
Lounge

On-Site Laundry
Pet Friendly Community
Public Parks Nearby
Reading Nook
Refrigerator
Shared Rooftop Deck
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Stove
Stove
Tile Floors

Amenity photos

Roof deck
2 photos

Location

2408 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

Resident reviews

Residents of Celtic Arms rate location (5.0) and maintenance (5.0) highest and management (3.3) lowest.

3.2

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management3.3

Location5.0

Maintenance5.0

Building Quality5.0

Overall2 reviews

Resident experiences at this property vary significantly. One long-term resident reports positive interactions with management over 5 years, citing responsive maintenance and repair service, while acknowledging that noise transmission is common in this older building. Another resident expresses frustration with management responsiveness to noise complaints and concerns about tenant screening. Management responsiveness to maintenance requests appears inconsistent across resident experiences.

Management responsiveness is inconsistent across residents' experiences. One long-term resident reports positive interactions with management over five years, including responsive handling of maintenance and repair requests. However, another resident reports slow response times to complaints and concerns about noise disturbances, citing lack of urgency in addressing issues.

This property offers a quiet neighborhood setting with responsive management support for maintenance and repairs. The location benefits from a peaceful environment, though residents should be aware that as an older building, sound travels between units. The property has maintained positive resident satisfaction over an extended period.

Maintenance requests receive responsive attention from management, with positive follow-through on repairs and work orders over an extended residency. The property is an older building where sound transmission between units is noticeable, though this is typical of the building's age and construction. Overall maintenance service has been consistent and reliable through management transitions.

This older building has experienced positive management oversight, with responsive maintenance and repair services. Noise transmission through walls and floors is characteristic of the building's age, though the surrounding neighborhood is generally quiet. The property has maintained resident satisfaction over an extended occupancy period.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Celtic Arms is very walkable and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A
Transit: Minimal; Grade F
Biking: Not bikeable; Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Celtic Arms was good on 44 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 80°F in October, the warmest month, and lows averaged 51°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

44 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 14: Moderate, AQI 60

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

80° / 51°

average October high / December low

Oct 14: 78° high, 57° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	69°F	51°F	69 (moderate)	4 of 31
February	69°F	52°F	68 (moderate)	4 of 28
March	75°F	56°F	77 (moderate)	0 of 31
April	70°F	56°F	60 (moderate)	5 of 30
May	69°F	59°F	57 (moderate)	8 of 31
June	71°F	61°F	55 (moderate)	7 of 30
July	77°F	66°F	55 (moderate)	3 of 31
August	80°F	69°F	64 (moderate)	3 of 31
September	80°F	67°F	59 (moderate)	1 of 30
October	80°F	61°F	70 (moderate)	0 of 31
November	68°F	54°F	71 (moderate)	4 of 30
December	68°F	51°F	75 (moderate)	5 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Celtic Arms Studios Welcome to Celtic Arms Apartments, a charming studio apartment community located in the highly desirable Bankers Hill neighborhood of San Diego. Known for its historic character and walkable streets, Bankers Hill offers residents a vibrant urban lifestyle just steps from Balboa Park, downtown San Diego, and some of the city’s best dining and cultural attractions. Celtic Arms offers comfortable studio living with classic finishes and practical amenities, including hardwood and tile flooring, ceiling fans, and full kitchens. Residents can also enjoy community perks such as a rooftop deck and convenient bike storage—perfect for those who enjoy exploring the surrounding neighborhoods. Community Features • Studio apartment homes • Hardwood & tile flooring • Full kitchens • Ceiling fans • Rooftop deck with city views • Bike storage • Pet-friendly community • Smoke-free building Prime Bankers Hill Location – Approximate Distance to Nearby Highlights • Balboa Park – ~0.3 miles • San Diego Zoo – ~1 mile • Little Italy restaurants & cafés – ~1 mile • Downtown San Diego / Gaslamp Quarter – ~1.5 miles • San Diego International Airport – ~2 miles • UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center – ~1 mile • Waterfront Park & Embarcadero – ~1.5 miles • I-5 Freeway access – ~1 mile • I-163 Freeway access – ~0.8 miles Celtic Arms offers classic San Diego charm with unbeatable access to the best of the city! Call or text Oliver at (619) 753-9031 to schedule your tour today! Professionally Managed by Valor Property Management

Nearby schools

The closest school to Celtic Arms is Salomon Child Development Head Start, a private preschool 0.5 miles away. The closest public school is Washington Elementary School, 0.5 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Salomon Child Development Head Start Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.5 mi
Washington Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.5 mi
City Tree Christian Private · Middle	Private	Middle	0.5 mi
Lincoln International Academy Private · High	Private	High	0.7 mi
Kiddie Hall Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.9 mi
San Diego CC Child Development Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.0 mi
San Diego High School of Business and Leadership Public · High	Public	High	1.0 mi
San Diego High School Public · High	Public	High	1.0 mi
San Diego Virtual Charter · High	Charter	High	1.0 mi
San Diego City College Cdc Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.1 mi