Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (671 Rentals)

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Ranked #18

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Hillcrest, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has emerged as one of the A-list higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

How much are Studio apartments in Hillcrest?

There are currently 539 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest with rent ranges from $1,250 to $3,595 with an average price of $2,402.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest ranges from $1,695 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,140.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $2,400 to $30,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,385.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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