8181 Allison

Rent depends on the floor plan and income designation of the apartment home. Visit the community website or contact the leasing team for current rents, deposits and any additional fees. Published pricing and availability can change.

The community website currently lists apartment availability and application options. Check the website or call 619-984-4593 for current openings and leasing instructions.

Availability changes as homes are leased. Visit the community website for current listings, or ask the leasing team about the floor plan and income designation that fit your household.

Contact the leasing team through the community website or call 619-984-4593 to ask about tours and scheduling. The published office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM; confirm current hours before visiting.

Yes. 8181 Allison offers income-restricted affordable apartments with income designations from 30% to 70% of the Area Median Income for San Diego County. Eligibility depends on household size, income and the designation of the available home. The leasing team verifies eligibility before occupancy.

AMI stands for Area Median Income. It is used to establish affordable housing income limits for a county or region. The applicable income limit depends on household size and the percentage designation of the apartment home.

The applicable income limit depends on household size and the income designation of the apartment home. San Diego County limits change over time. Ask the leasing team for current requirements and a review of your household’s circumstances.

Call 619-984-4593 or contact the leasing team through the community website. They can explain current income limits, required documents and the designations of available apartment homes.

8181 Allison is an affordable apartment community rather than an age-restricted senior community. Contact the leasing team for current household, application and occupancy requirements.

The community’s affordable housing page states that Section 8 participants are accepted. Contact the leasing team to confirm application procedures, required documentation and the requirements that apply to your household.

Visit the community website for its applicant portal and current application instructions. The leasing team can explain income qualifications, household documentation and the eligibility-verification process.

Ask the leasing team for its current checklist. Documentation may include identification, verification of household income and information about assets and household members.

All adult household members must be disclosed during the application process. Ask the leasing team which applications, signatures and identification or income documents are required for each adult.

Waitlist status and availability can change. Check the community website or call the leasing team for the current process, including whether to apply for an available home or join a waitlist.

An interest list generally provides updates and does not itself count as an application or reserve an apartment. A waitlist follows the community’s application procedures. Ask the leasing team which process is currently available and what steps you need to complete.

Yes. The community website lists one-bedroom, one-bathroom layouts ranging from approximately 591 to 681 square feet. The representative floor plan shown on this page is a 591–594-square-foot layout.

Yes. 8181 Allison offers two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes. The representative layout shown on this page is approximately 874 square feet. Visit the community website for additional layouts and current availability.

Apartment homes at 8181 Allison include air conditioning, ceiling fans, energy-efficient appliances with refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal, vinyl plank flooring and carpeting, and a private patio or balcony. Wheelchair access is available in select apartment homes, and features vary by floor plan.

Yes. 8181 Allison has a rooftop deck and lounge with dining tables and lounge seating, with views over La Mesa toward the surrounding hills.

8181 Allison has a large spa in its courtyard, with an accessible lift and lounge chairs, alongside a BBQ and picnic area with shaded dining tables.

Yes. 8181 Allison has an on-site fitness center with cardio and strength equipment. Residents also have access to a clubhouse with hospitality kitchen and computer workstations.

Yes. 8181 Allison has an on-site parking garage and ChargePoint EV charging stations. Contact the leasing office for current parking details and availability.

Yes. 8181 Allison provides on-site laundry facilities available to residents. These are shared community laundry facilities rather than machines inside each apartment home.

Yes. 8181 Allison is a pet-friendly apartment community. Pet policies, restrictions and any applicable fees or deposits are confirmed by the leasing office, so contact them at 619-984-4593 before applying if you have a pet.

8181 Allison is at 8181 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942, near the corner of Allison Avenue and Date Avenue in La Mesa’s Downtown Village.

Yes. 8181 Allison is a transit-oriented community within a short walk of the San Diego Trolley and several bus stops, connecting residents to Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, SDSU and the wider region.

La Mesa’s Downtown Village includes local restaurants, shops, a grocery store and a weekly farmers’ market. La Mesa Springs Shopping Center and Grossmont Center provide additional shopping options in the surrounding area.

San Diego State University and Grossmont College are nearby higher-education options. Confirm the elementary, middle and high schools currently assigned to 8181 Allison Avenue directly with the applicable school districts before enrolling.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a healthcare destination in La Mesa. Confirm the location and available services directly with the healthcare provider.

8181 Allison is managed by USA Multifamily Management, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of USA Properties Fund, Inc. USA Properties Fund develops and operates affordable and senior apartment communities across California, Nevada and Oregon.

Residents of 8181 Allison may access programs through LifeSTEPS and the J.B. Brown Fund. LifeSTEPS provides supportive services and on-site resident programs. The J.B. Brown Fund offers academic and trade school scholarships, youth sports support and emergency assistance. Availability and eligibility vary by program.

Current residents of 8181 Allison submit maintenance and service requests through the online resident portal, or by contacting the on-site management office at 619-984-4593. 8181 Allison has both on-site management and on-site maintenance. For emergencies, follow the instructions provided by the community.

Call 619-984-4593 (TTY 711) or use the contact form on the community website. The community is at 8181 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942. Published office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM; confirm current hours before visiting.