9 month renta and month to month afterl! Rarely available in the heart of Kensington, this charming expanded classic Spanish-style home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and sits privately behind a beautiful concrete wall.
Designed for comfortable indoor/outdoor living, the home features a private front patio, a two-story deck overlooking the canyon, and an additional lower-level garden area—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Inside, you’ll find a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, a spacious dining room, and a welcoming living room with a fireplace. The three bedrooms are generously sized, with two full bathrooms providing plenty of comfort and convenience.
The property also offers an exceptional full-size basement with a separate entrance, providing flexible additional space that can be used as a home office, wine cellar, storage, or hobby area. A full-size laundry area is also located on the lower level.
A unique Kensington property with character, privacy, abundant outdoor space, and plenty of flexible living areas.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | Full Basement | Private Patios & Decks | Canyon Views | Available October 10, 2026 | 9-Month Lease
Solar panels, 9 month lease and month to month after
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Policies
PetsDogs allowed
Dogs allowed
Lease termsDeposit: $6,000
Deposit
$6,000
Amenities
In-unitDishwasher, Air Conditioning, Washer & Dryer in Unit
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Washer & Dryer in Unit
Patio
Hardwood Flooring
Oversized Closets
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Ceiling Fan(s)
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Around 4186 Rochester Rd
Schools
Places
Transit
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Franklin Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Wilson Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Hoover High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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About
Kensington
Kensington, located between Mission Valley and North Park, is a historic and walkable San Diego neighborhood with Spanish Revival streetscapes and a village-style commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Adams Avenue at Kensington Drive, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and dessert counters keep the blocks animated. The Ken Cinema anchors local movie nights, while Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant and Kensington Cafe serve as long-running gathering spots. Curving residential streets mix stucco cottages, arched doorways, and manicured front gardens. A small-scale, on-foot rhythm defines daily errands, with canyon edges and nearby parks shaping the terrain.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Historical weather
San Diego, CA • 92116
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4186 Rochester Rd is a 1653 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 4186 Rochester Rd would rent between $4,936 / mo.4186 Rochester Rd is located in San Diego, the 92116 zipcode, and the San Diego Unified School District.