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(858) 384-4094
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1050 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

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Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

1050 Essex St
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 384-4094
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community in San Diego, CA - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,945 Pricing
  • 500 Square Feet

About Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

Hillcrest Regency is a senior (55 yr or older), 47 unit building, in the San Diego neighborhood of Hillcrest. An incredible location and walk able, to shops, entertainment, dinning, as well as the zoo, Balboa park, public transportation, and the 163, 805, and 8 freeways. 1 bedroom 1 bath on 2nd floor with east facing Juliet balcony that enjoys a constant breeze. Our community offers affordable and spacious apartments, to meet anyone's budget! Hillcrest Regency is a must-see community, we offer an array of amenities for our residents, onsite laundry facilities, elevator, and a 4th floor roof top terrace with a spectacular view of the San Diego skyline.

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community is located in the Hillcrest Neighborhood and 92103 Zip code of San Diego, CA. This community is professionally managed by Expert Property Management - Hillcrest Regency

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday8:00 am–12:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–12:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–12:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am–12:00 pm
Friday8:00 am–12:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,945 and having 500 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 1 Bedroom

      One bedroom Apt

      $1,945

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,945Available Now210500$1,500

      Unit 210 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating

      Kitchen

      • Disposal

      Living Space

      • Carpet

      Unit 210 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,945
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Deposit

      • $1,500 deposit

      Unit Description

      Hillcrest Regency is a senior (55 yr or older), 47-unit building, in the San Diego neighborhood of Hillcrest. An incredible location and walk able, to shops, entertainment, dinning, as well as the zoo, Balboa park, public transportation, and the 163, 805, and 8 freeways. 1 bedroom 1 bath on 2nd floor with west facing small patio off bedroom and small patio off living room facing south. Our community offers affordable and spacious apartments, to meet

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,945
    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • Built in 1988
    • 4 Stories
    • 47 Units

    Lease Terms

    • 12 mo

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$40.00

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Birds
    Allowed
    Cats
    • 1 Pet Limit
    Dogs
    • 1 Pet Limit
    • 25 Lb Weight Limit
    Fish
    Allowed
    Reptiles
    Allowed

    Parking Info and Fees

    Parking Car Port
    • 1 Max

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Property Manager On Site
    • Trash Pickup Curbside
    • Recycling
    • Key Fob Entry
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Clubhouse
    • Elevator

    Outdoor Features

    • Roof Terrace
    • Sundeck
    • Controlled Access
    • Deck

    Interior Features

    • Balcony
    • Storage Space
    • Heating
    • Ceiling Fans
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Area Features

    • Carpet
    Google Map

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    1050 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

    Getting Around

    • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

      Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 70 / 100 Good public transit

      Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

    • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

      Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

      Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    Getting to Know the Area

    • 90 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Nightlife

      Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Shopping

      Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Parks

      Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

    • 0 / 100 Noise Level

      Many sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

    Where is Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community located?

    Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community is located at 1050 Essex St near the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA

    What is the current rent range at Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community?

    1 Bedrooms at Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community currently start from $1,945. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community are
    • Monday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
    • Tuesday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
    • Wednesday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
    • Thursday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
    • Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
    • Saturday By Appointment
    • Sunday By Appointment

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Good Value3.6

      The Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community Apartments are 42.0% cheaper than the average apartment in the Hillcrest area, and 33.6% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Hillcrest Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$1,945$3,356-$1,411-42.0%

      Rent Comparison to the city of San Diego

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$1,945$2,929-$984-33.6%

      Methodology: On 08/16/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 292 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community (Hillcrest), and 5967 other apartment communities in San Diego using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 08/16/2026

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    5.0
    1 Renters Reviews

    Superior 55+ Community in Hillcrest close to Ralphs

    September 1, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
    My mother lived here in her final yr. very nice area, Essex St. just South of University Ave. between Park Blvd. and 163 Freeway. All Flat, easily walkable. As I said above close to Ralph's but also close to Whole Foods, many resturants, banks... Major bus lines are there within short city blocks. Apartment itself is 500 sq. ft. nice for a one bedroom with small but workable kitchen, walk-in closet in bedroom, wall A/C, small balcony or patio. The 2 bedroom has 2 baths and pretty large at 800 ...
    sq.ft. same small but workable kitchen, A/C, no balcony. Some underground parking and some surface parking, elevator, on-site laundry. When I retire I hope to move in there.
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    Nearby Schools

    San Diego High School

    San Diego Unified School District
    1405 Park Boulevard
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1602 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
    6/10

    Birney Elementary School

    San Diego Unified School District
    4345 Campus Avenue
    Public School - Grades K-5 (535 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
    10/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Timken Museum of Art

    1500 El Prado
    3 minute drive / 1.28 miles away

    Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

    1875 El Prado
    3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    2300 Expedition Way
    21 minute drive / 9.91 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    301 University Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

    Staples

    1880 Camino De La Reina
    4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away

    Macy's

    7017 Friars Rd
    4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    University of California, San Diego - UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest Campus

    200 West Arbor Drive
    2 minute drive / 0.99 miles away

    The Art Institute of California, San Diego

    7650 Mission Valley Road
    4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

    California Western School of Law

    225 Cedar St
    4 minute drive / 2.09 miles away

    Groceries

    Vons

    450 W University Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

    Ralphs

    101 G St
    5 minute drive / 2.72 miles away

    Whole Foods

    7th & Market
    5 minute drive / 2.72 miles away

    Hospitals

    Scripps Mercy Hospital

    4077 5th Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

    Hillcrest Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health

    200 West Arbor Drive
    2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Drive
    4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

    Military Bases

    San Diego Naval Medical Center

    4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

    San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot

    5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

    US Marine Corp Recruit Depot

    7 minute drive / 3.46 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    San Diego Zoo

    2920 Zoo Dr.
    2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

    Old Town State Historic Park

    4002 Wallace St.
    6 minute drive / 2.84 miles away

    Ocean Beach

    1950 Abbott St.
    12 minute drive / 5.93 miles away

    Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community has 5 parks within 10.0 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Historic Park, Ocean Beach, Belmont Park, and La Jolla Shores.

    Restaurants and Dining

    Waterfront Bar and Grill

    2044 Kettner Blvd.
    4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

    Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

    770 Fourth Avenue
    5 minute drive / 2.62 miles away

    Casa de Reyes

    2754 Calhoun Street
    5 minute drive / 2.76 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Hillcrest Colonnade

    1266 University Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

    1727-1735 University Ave

    1727 University Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.18 miles away

    The Hub | Hillcrest Market

    940-1092 University Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.26 miles away

    Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Mission Valley Center-Green Line

    1442 Camino De La Reina
    4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

    Hazard Center-Green Line

    7542 Hazard Center Dr
    4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

    Fashion Valley Transit Center-Green Line

    4 minute drive / 1.54 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    San Diego Studio Apartments $2,379$900$10,000+
    San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,929$894$10,000+
    San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,764$819$10,000+
    San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,730$899$10,000+
    San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,321$719$10,000+
    San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments $8,289$1,289$10,000+
    San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments $4,922$1,899$8,837

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