Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (696 Rentals)

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Rowyn
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$2,435 - $5,028
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Summit
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$3,786 - $14,906
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Denizen
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$2,605 - $5,989
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
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$2,170 - $2,815
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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MoDE
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$2,697 - $4,576
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3815 3rd Ave, Unit #14, Unit #14

3815 3rd Ave
San DiegoCA92103

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

How much are Studio apartments in Hillcrest?

There are currently 664 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest with rent ranges from $995 to $3,915 with an average price of $2,408.

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 $5,366 with an average monthly rent of $3,173.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $2,000 to $14,906. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,015.

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