Alta Vista Homes for Rent

Alta Vista, a quiet residential suburb located about 8 miles from Downtown San Diego, is known for its midcentury homes and proximity to key amenities. The neighborhood, established in the 1950s, is home to many military families due to its location 5 miles from Naval Base San Diego. Alta Vista features wide streets lined with sidewalks and occasional palm trees, creating a spacious feel. Housing options range from smaller midcentury ranch-style homes to larger 1990s Mediterranean-style homes with red-clay roof tiles. Residents enjoy nearby parks such as El Toyon, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and Paradise Hills Park, all within a mile, offering features like playgrounds, sports courts, and community gardens. For shopping and dining, the National City Plaza strip mall and Westfield Plaza Bonita are within a short drive. The neighborhood is zoned for San Diego Unified District schools, including the highly rated Paradise Hills Elementary and Morse High. Alta Vista is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk area for residents. Conveniently, Interstate 805 and Interstate 5 offer easy access to Chula Vista, the Tijuana border, and San Diego International Airport.