1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (252 Rentals)

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Indiana Palms
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Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
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630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4077 Goldfinch St
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4077 Goldfinch St

4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Santa Fe Villas
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Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4533 North Ave
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4533 North Ave

4533 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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1021 Hayes Ave
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1021 Hayes Ave

1021 Hayes AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sapphire Apartments
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Sapphire Apartments

1440 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4th
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4th

3927-3933 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Pacifica
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Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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402 Arbor Dr
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402 Arbor Dr

402 Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Louis
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The Louis

3652 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA is found at Lofts at 734 University Ave and is listed at 1,322 square feet priced from $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,322 Sq Ft$3,000
Uptown Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom Plus Den 1,044 sq ft1,044 Sq Ft$3,798
WinslowA5972 Sq Ft$4,100
Evoc HillcrestALW844 Sq Ft$3,195
DenizenA7747 Sq Ft$3,531
Eitol Towers304700 Sq Ft$2,650
The NashC5691 Sq Ft$2,995
Strauss on Fifth1BR/1.0BA640 Sq Ft$2,895
Villa Pacifica1x1609 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Hillcrest of San Diego, CA is the 1 x 1 Model starting from $1,750 at Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $2,908. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community1 x 1$1,750
Aspen Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$1,995
The Marquis at HillcrestThe Hillcrest$2,000
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath$2,095
Hilltop TerraceOne Bedroom - Remodeled$2,098
Villa Pacifica1x1$2,195
4th1BR/1.0BA$2,195
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,248
Hillcrest Place1 Bedroom$2,298

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for South Central San Diego, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hillcrest with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hillcrest is at Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community listed at $1,750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is $2,908.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 1,322 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Lofts at 734 University Ave.

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