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State

$1,774 – $3,865/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 540–1,200 sq ft
  • 18 units available
4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA, 92115

As of October 13, 2026, State in San Diego, CA has 18 apartments for rent from $1,774 to $3,865/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,774, two-bedrooms at $2,754, and three-bedrooms at $3,865. The average asking rent has held near $2,022 since May 8, 2026.


Floor plans

State has 18 units available across 4 floor plans: 2 one-bedroom layouts (540–767 sq ft), a two-bedroom layout (940 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,200 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

Minor

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 540 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,774/mo

15 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1-098$1,899540Sep 19
1-061$1,784540Sep 23
1-045$1,884540Sep 23
1-084$1,894540Sep 23
1-014$1,894540Oct 3
1-132$1,784540Oct 9
1-100$1,799540Oct 9
1-030$1,899540Oct 9
1-032$1,799540Oct 10
1-111$1,789540Oct 18
1-117$1,884540Oct 18
1-115$1,774540Oct 23
1-089$1,884540Oct 31
1-047$1,774540Nov 8
1-002$1,899540Feb 8

Major

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 767 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,136/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1-073$2,136767Oct 13

Quad

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 940 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,754/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1-087$2,754940Oct 9

Campus

3 Bedrooms • 1.5 Baths • 1,200 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,865/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1-013$3,8651,200Aug 12

See all 18 units listed at State, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At State, a one-bedroom starts at about $2,101 a month all-in: $1,774 rent and an estimated $327 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $3,164 and a three-bedroom at about $4,385.

All-in from$2,101/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 State takes about $63,864 a year for a one-bedroom, $99,144 for a two-bedroom, and $139,140 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $2,101 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $97,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,101/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$97,900/yr

Income to qualify

$63,864/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at State has held at $2,022. The current average is $2,022.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (141 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At State, leases run 12 months.

  • Rent

    $1,774 – $3,865/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Feb 8

Amenities

State has parking on site and a laundry room on site. It lists 10 amenities, including pool.

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

  • Assigned Parking

  • Bbq/Picnic Area

  • Controlled Access/Gated

  • Courtyard

  • Laundry Facilities

  • On-Site Maintenance

  • On-Site Management

  • Pool

  • Recycling


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    8 photos

Location

4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA, 92115


Resident reviews

State has a 3.9 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.7) and maintenance (4.5) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.9) lowest.

3.9
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.3
Maintenance4.5
Location4.7
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.9
Building Quality3.3
Overall51 reviews

Most residents report positive experiences with responsive management and ongoing property improvements, though some concerns about maintenance responsiveness, utility costs, and facility conditions persist. The property benefits from a good location near SDSU and Montezuma Park, pet-friendly policies, and a pool. Recent reviews highlight strong management communication and prompt maintenance, while older reviews cite issues with pest control, security, and parking lot conditions.

Management staff demonstrate strong responsiveness and professionalism, with residents consistently praising prompt email responses and helpful assistance with leasing, work orders, and tenant concerns. The property has undergone significant renovations with management keeping residents informed throughout the process. Most residents report positive experiences with the leasing office and maintenance coordination, though isolated incidents of scheduling conflicts and communication gaps have occurred.

Maintenance requests are generally handled promptly, with residents reporting responsive work order completion and helpful staff support for repairs ranging from plumbing to appliance replacement. Most residents experienced positive outcomes with timely fixes and follow-through on maintenance needs. One review reported difficulty obtaining repairs and pest control issues, though this represents a minority experience among the selected reviews.

Residents consistently praise the property's location as convenient and well-maintained, with the complex described as kid and pet friendly. The area offers good access and ongoing improvements through renovations. One review noted concerns about neighborhood security and visible signs of activity in the surrounding area.

The property offers a pool and generally well-maintained grounds at a competitive price point. Common concerns include pool cleanliness and upkeep, water pressure inconsistencies, and hallway maintenance. Parking is convenient, and maintenance response is generally prompt.

Residents report mixed experiences with building condition. One resident noted the apartment was in excellent condition upon move-in with no issues, while another reported water pressure fluctuations, dirty interior hallways, pest concerns in wet areas, and noise from dogs. Building maintenance and cleanliness appear inconsistent across the property.

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

State is very walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade B+
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D

Climate and air quality

Air quality near State was good on 45 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 88°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 50°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

45 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 62

Temperature

88° / 50°

average August high / December low

: 72° high, 59° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 13–17 forecast

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

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January71°F50°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February72°F51°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March81°F56°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April73°F55°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May73°F58°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June77°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July84°F65°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August88°F69°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September85°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October84°F61°F70 (moderate)1 of 31
November71°F53°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December70°F50°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Check for available units at State in San Diego, CA. View floor plans, photos, and community amenities. Make State your new home.


Nearby schools

The closest school to State is Montezuma Children's Head Start, a private preschool less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Language Academy, 0.2 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Montezuma Children's Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Language Academy

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.2 mi

College Lutheran Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Clay Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.4 mi

College Ave Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Learning Adventure Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

College Park Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Associated Students Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Cuddle Bugs Christian Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Faith Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.0 mi

Contact & management

State is managed by TruAmerica Multifamily. The leasing office's phone number is 619-737-4967.


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