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Modera

$2,194 – $3,912/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 553–1,262 sq ft
  • 34 units available
  • Pet friendly
1445 K St, San Diego, CA, 92101

As of October 14, 2026, Modera in San Diego, CA has 34 apartments for rent from $2,194 to $3,912/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,194 and two-bedrooms at $3,068. The average asking rent has fallen 6.6% since April 19, 2026, from $3,066 to $2,864.


Floor plans

Modera has 34 units available across 16 floor plans: 11 one-bedroom layouts (553–836 sq ft) and 5 two-bedroom layouts (865–1,262 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

A14

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 571 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,194/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
132$2,194571Oct 12
530$2,504571Oct 16
422$2,289571Nov 1
218$2,344571Nov 8
322$2,344571Nov 8

A04

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 601 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,228/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
306$2,228601Oct 10
510$2,472601Nov 12

A02

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 553 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,371/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
601$2,371553Oct 12
701$2,601553Oct 12

A11

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 705 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,484/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
225$2,484705Oct 12
653$2,519705Oct 17

A06

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 661 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,620/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
730$2,620661Oct 12

A10

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 615 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,652/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
627$2,652615Oct 12

A07

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 607 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,690/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
248$2,690607Oct 10
448$2,745607Oct 12
635$2,896607Oct 12
241$2,740607Oct 18
435$2,960607Oct 23
341$2,740607Nov 8
145$2,843607Nov 10

A10L

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 716 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,855/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
727$2,855716Oct 12

A12

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 723 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,909/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
639$2,909723Oct 12
643$2,909723Oct 12

A07L

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 755 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,007/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
745$3,007755Oct 12

A08L

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 836 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,121/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
717$3,121836Oct 12

B03

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,067 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,068/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
209$3,0681,067Oct 10
309$3,2461,067Oct 18

B05

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,042 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,123/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
320$3,1231,042Oct 11
620$3,7831,042Oct 12
420$3,5081,042Oct 18
520$3,7781,042Nov 1

B08

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 865 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,349/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
244$3,349865Oct 12

B07L

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 964 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,710/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
755$3,710964Oct 10

B05D

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,262 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,912/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
424$3,9121,262Oct 12

See all 93 units listed at Modera, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Modera, a one-bedroom starts at about $2,521 a month all-in: $2,194 rent and an estimated $327 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $3,478.

All-in from$2,521/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 Modera takes about $78,984 a year for a one-bedroom and $110,448 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,521 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $121,500 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,521/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$121,500/yr

Income to qualify

$78,984/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Modera has ranged from $2,486 to $3,490. The current average is $2,864, down $202 (6.6%) from $3,066 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (119 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Modera, the security deposit is $600 and leases run 12 months.

  • Rent

    $2,194 – $3,912/mo
  • Security deposit

    $600
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 10

Amenities

Modera is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking. It lists 16 amenities, including premium hiit-inspired fitness center, 24-hour package storage lockers, and bike storage.

  • 1 Star Fitwel Rating

  • 24-Hour Package Storage Lockers

  • Bike Storage

  • Controlled-Access Underground Garage Parking

  • Co-Working Spaces And Executive Conference Rooms

  • Leed Certified Community

  • Lobby Lounge

  • Pet Spa And Dog Run

  • Premium Hiit-Inspired Fitness Center

  • Resident Clubhouse

  • Resort-Inspired Pool And Spa On Rooftop Level

  • Rooftop Sky Lounge With Outdoor Kitchens, Fireside Lounge Places, And Views Of The Bay And Downtown San Diego Skyline

  • Space For Yoga Or Group Fitness

  • Two Lush Courtyards With Outdoor Kitchens & Lounge

  • Two Regulation Bowling Lanes With Full Bowling Lounge

  • Views Of The Coronado Bridge, Bay & San Diego Skyline


Amenity photos

  • Roof deck

Location

1445 K St, San Diego, CA, 92101


Resident reviews

Modera has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate management (3.8) and amenities and shared spaces (3.8) highest and building quality (3.0) lowest.

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.8
Location3.3
Maintenance3.6
Building Quality3.0
Overall100 reviews

Modera offers modern apartments with strong maintenance responsiveness and professional staff in a downtown location with excellent amenities including a gym, pool, and bowling alley. However, residents report significant concerns about security (broken garage gates, package theft, storage unit break-ins), cleanliness issues (pet urine in common areas, stained carpets), and the surrounding neighborhood's homeless encampments. Management communication and move-out processes have been inconsistent, with some residents experiencing unfair charges and difficulty reaching staff.

Management and leasing staff receive consistently positive feedback for professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness, with many residents praising the efficiency of the leasing process and maintenance team. However, some residents report communication gaps, unresponsiveness to inquiries, and concerns about move-out fee practices. Common themes include strong individual staff performance, timely maintenance response, but inconsistent communication and billing clarity issues.

Modera offers extensive amenities including a gym, pool, rooftop lounge, bowling alley, and BBQ areas that residents consistently praise as well-maintained and functional. However, the property faces recurring challenges with common-area cleanliness—particularly pet stains on carpets and in stairwells—package management organization, guest parking availability, and parking garage security. Maintenance and leasing staff responsiveness is generally positive, though experiences vary; some residents report quick service while others cite delays or unresolved issues.

The property offers excellent downtown location convenience with walkable access to shops, restaurants, transit, and entertainment venues like Petco Park. Residents consistently praise responsive maintenance and professional leasing staff, along with abundant amenities and parking. However, neighborhood challenges including visible homelessness, street noise, and cleanliness issues in common areas are recurring concerns that prospective residents should consider.

Maintenance response times are generally prompt, with most requests completed same-day or next-morning, and staff are consistently described as professional and courteous. Common repairs include HVAC, appliances (dishwashers, refrigerators), and access panel issues, which are typically resolved effectively. However, some residents report inconsistent service quality and occasional delays on non-emergency work orders, and broader building maintenance issues—such as carpet stains in common areas and broken amenities—have received less consistent attention over time.

Building quality experiences vary significantly. While some residents praise modern finishes, responsive maintenance, and well-maintained amenities, others report persistent issues with noise transmission due to thin wall and floor construction, cleanliness concerns including pet-related stains in common areas and stairwells, and delayed upkeep of infrastructure like garage gates and carpet replacement. Maintenance staff responsiveness is consistently noted as a strength, but building-wide cleanliness standards and noise insulation appear to be ongoing concerns.

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

Modera is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Excellent
Grade B
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Modera 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

: Moderate, AQI 60

Temperature

80° / 51°

average October high / December low

: 75° high, 55° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

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

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January69°F51°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February69°F52°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March75°F56°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April70°F56°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May69°F59°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June71°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July77°F66°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August80°F69°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September80°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October80°F61°F70 (moderate)0 of 31
November68°F54°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December68°F51°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Modera is a 368-unit building in San Diego, CA.

Mill Creek Residential has expanded in southern California with the development of Modera San Diego, a LEED Certified luxury apartment community in the East Village neighborhood of Downtown. Featuring 368 apartment homes, the community represents Mill Creek’s latest development in the San Diego market. Modera San Diego consists of studio, one- and two-bedroom homes with an average square footage of 783. Various loft layouts are available on the top-floor penthouse level. Outdoor community amenities include two lushly landscaped courtyards with outdoor kitchens and lounge spaces, a resort-inspired rooftop sky lounge with a pool and spa, outdoor kitchens and fire-side lounge spaces with stunning views of the bay and downtown skyline. Indoor amenities at the 7-story community include a club-quality fitness studio, modern clubhouse, bowling lounge, lobby lounge, parcel storage lockers and several work-from-home features, including co-working spaces and executive conference rooms. Apartment interiors are equipped with a variety of high-end fixtures and finishes including 9-foot ceiling, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soft closet cabinets, large single basin sinks, custom outlets, soaking tub, full sized washer and dryer, smart thermostats, smart lighting, and residents have access to three levels of subterranean parking. Select homes offer large closets with built-in shelving, large windows, private balconies and patios, kitchen islands with pull-out cutting boards, and breakfast bars.

  • Building

    Apartment
  • Total units

    368

Nearby schools

The closest school to Modera is St. Vnicent De Paul VLG Child Care Center, a private preschool 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is East Village High, 0.7 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

St. Vnicent De Paul VLG Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

e3 Civic High School

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.2 mi

Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.5 mi

Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.5 mi

Nha Early Link-Sherman Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

San Diego City College Cdc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

East Village High

Public · High
PublicHigh0.7 mi

College Head Start Child Development Center-Nha

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Area 2-City College Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Garfield High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.7 mi

Contact & management

Modera is managed by Mill Creek Residential.


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