Game day at Petco Park is a short walk from Metrome’s front door. Metrome is an 8-story condominium building at 1150 J Street in East Village, in Downtown San Diego’s 92101 zip code. Completed in 2005 by Barratt American, its 184 homes sit a short walk from Petco Park.
Metrome offers one of the widest ranges of floor plans in East Village. Studios run from about 571 to 718 square feet, one-bedrooms start at 735 square feet, and one-bedrooms with a media room range from about 966 to 994 square feet, a great setup for movie nights or a home office. Two-bedrooms run from about 1,116 to 1,224 square feet. Residents share a fitness center and BBQ area, with gated security, storage for every home, and pets welcome under the HOA’s rules.
In East Village, game days at Petco Park, weekend brunch and an evening at a local brewery are all a short walk away, and the neighborhood’s parks and dog-friendly streets make everyday life easy. For buyers who want a comfortable, lower-key alternative to downtown’s high-rises, Metrome is an easy place to call home.
9 homes are for sale at Metrome, listed from $375,000 to $680,000.
Over the past 12 months, 7 homes sold at a median price of $452,000 ($546 per square foot), ranging from $365,000 to $761,000. The typical home sold in 57 days.
Based on MLS data compiled by The Neuman Team. Updated October 5, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Metrome suits buyers who would rather live in a smaller, lower-key building than a high-rise, the kind of place where neighbors get to know each other. With dues of $550–$670 a month, it’s also worth a close look for first-time buyers and investors watching monthly costs. Pets are welcome under the HOA’s rules, a plus for dog and cat owners. For anyone who wants restaurants, coffee and nightlife within a few blocks, the location is hard to beat.
Dues run $550–$670 a month (based on 2026 sales), covering the fitness center, BBQ area, gated security and common-area upkeep. There is no pool, concierge or guest parking, so visitors use nearby street or public parking.
Leases must be at least 30 days, so nightly rentals aren’t allowed, but monthly and longer rentals are.
The Neuman Team has represented buyers and sellers of Downtown San Diego condominiums since 1981, with more than 7,400 closed sales, and has been #1 in 92101 for homes sold since 2000. Contact us to see which homes at Metrome are available, or to find out what your unit could sell for today.
Yes. Metrome allows pets. Owners and tenants must follow the HOA’s pet rules, so check the current policy for any limits on number, size or breed before you buy.
HOA dues at Metrome run about $550–$670 per month, based on 2026 closed sales, among the lower dues for a downtown building with a gym and gated security. Dues cover the fitness room, BBQ areas, security and common-area upkeep.
Yes, with limits. Metrome requires a 30-day minimum lease, so nightly and weekly short-term rentals such as Airbnb aren’t allowed. Monthly and longer rentals are permitted under the HOA’s rules.
Metrome offers a fitness room, BBQ areas, gated security and storage. There is no pool, spa or concierge, which helps keep dues low.
Metrome is at 1150 J Street in East Village, a few blocks from Petco Park. The eight-story building of 184 homes was completed by Barratt American in 2005.