1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (297 Rentals)

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1072 Johnson Ave

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Parkview Robinson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Robinson

1220 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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1210-1216 Essex St
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1210-1216 Essex St

1210-1216 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Atlas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atlas

3650 5th AveSan 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 Onyx on Park and is listed at 906 square feet priced from $4,371. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Onyx on ParkPenthouse A906 Sq Ft$4,371
Mission Hills ApartmentsTHE CRANE868 Sq Ft$2,880
RowynA11866 Sq Ft$3,462
DenizenA8810 Sq Ft$3,116
Uptown Lofts Apartments1 Bed Plus Den 775-874 sq ft776 Sq Ft$3,350
WinslowA2712 Sq Ft$2,697
The NashC5691 Sq Ft$3,190
4th1BR/1.0BA675 Sq Ft$2,395
Villa Pacifica1x1604 Sq Ft$2,202

Cheapest Available Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Hillcrest of San Diego, CA is the 4030 Front St. Model starting from $1,500 at 4030 Front St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $3,267. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
4030 Front St4030 Front St.$1,500
Canyon Breeze1 Bed 1 Bath$1,695
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,995
Aspen Park Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$1,995
Hilltop TerraceOne Bedroom$1,998
Villa Marquette1BR/1.0BA$2,145
The Anderson - Live in the heart of Hillcrest1BR/1.0BA$2,195
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,198
Villa Pacifica1x1$2,202

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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 4030 Front St listed at $1,500.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is $3,267.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 906 square feet unit starting from $4,371 at Onyx on Park.

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