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Cathedral Plaza Apartments
Cathedral Plaza Apartments
1551 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Contact Us:
Address: 1551 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-234-0093
Fax: 619-234-5168
Email: CathedralPlaza@RoyalPropertyMgmt.com
Hours: 8 am-4 pm (M-F) closed for lunch 12-1
Total Unit Count & Property Type: 225 / Tax Credit, HUD Section 8, Seniors Aged 62+
About
Cathedral Plaza offers affordable senior living in the heart of Downtown San Diego for adults 62 years of age and older. Located on Third Avenue, this 225 -unit high-rise community combines the energy and convenience of city living with the comfort and security of a professionally managed senior residential environment. Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed studio and one-bedroom apartment homes featuring laminate wood flooring, fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and stoves, emergency help switches, cable-ready connections, and comfortable living spaces designed for independent senior living.
Developed through the HUD Section 236 program and proudly sponsored by Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, Cathedral Plaza provides safe, stable, and affordable housing within one of San Diego’s most walkable urban neighborhoods. The community offers a wide range of amenities, including a recreation room, library, fitness area, computer center, gated access, secure parking, laundry facilities, and 24-hour on-site management and maintenance support, creating a welcoming environment that encourages both comfort and connection.
Residents are within walking distance of Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, local cafés, grocery stores, restaurants, medical services, theaters, and public transportation throughout Downtown San Diego. With nearby trolley stations, bus routes, waterfront attractions, and community gathering spaces, Cathedral Plaza offers seniors a connected and active lifestyle while providing the comfort of a secure and supportive
community to call home.
Property Info
- Unit sizes: studio & 1 bedroom
- Stories: 15 stories
- Unit count: 225 units
- Property Type: Tax Credit, HUD Section 8, Seniors Aged 62+
Apartment Amenities
- Comfortable Living Spaces
- Emergency Help Switches in Every Unit
- Laminate Wood Flooring
- Large Windows with Natural Light
- Modern Smoke Detectors
- Pre-Wired Cable Television
- Refrigerator & Stove Included
- Skyline & Downtown Views (Select Units)
- Spacious Senior-Friendly Floorplans
Building Amenities
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
- 24-Hour On-Site Management
- Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities
- Computer Center with Internet Access
- Exercise Room
- Gated Community with Secure Entry
- HUD-Subsidized Affordable Senior Housing
- Library & Reading Area
- Recreation & Community Room
- Secure Parking (Limited Availability)
- Smoke-Free Community
- Vending Machines
Local Area
- Balboa Park
Easy Access to Downtown Transit & Trolley Stations - Gaslamp Quarter
- Grocery Stores & Pharmacies Nearby
- Little Italy
- Local Cafés, Restaurants & Shopping
- San Diego Central Library
- San Diego Civic Theatre
- San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront
- The New Children’s Museum
Access
Transportation
Transportation options available near Cathedral Plaza include nearby MTS bus routes, trolley stations, and convenient access to Downtown San Diego transit corridors.
Residents also enjoy close proximity to Interstate 5, Highway 163, and San Diego International Airport.
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise. Most daily errands, dining, shopping, and entertainment are easily accessible on foot.
Transit
Excellent Transit. Convenient access to trolley stations, bus routes, and regional transportation throughout San Diego County.
Bike Access
Very Bikeable. Access to bike lanes, neighborhood routes, and Downtown San Diego cycling paths.
Disclaimer
This property complies with Federal Fair Housing laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding reasonable accommodations. We will consider reasonable accommodation requests from applicants and residents will work diligently to ensure equal opportunity housing for individuals with disabilities.
For speech-to-speech (STS) relay services, Voice Carry Over (VCO) TTY, and Hearing Carry Over (HCO) TTY relay services, please dial 711.
This property participates in the HUD Affordable Senior Housing Program and provides income-qualified housing for seniors 62 years of age and older. Availability and eligibility requirements apply.
Actual rents for apartments described as “affordable” are determined based upon area median income limits as published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the area in which the community is located. Rents are not calculated or determined based upon the actual income of the residents or applicants.
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