
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,695 (58 Rentals)


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The Marquis

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4286 Third Ave

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4323 1/2 Cleveland Ave

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4217-4221 Third Ave

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Park Diplomat

4259-61 Maryland St

3630-3646 Eagle St

630 W Washington St

4077 Goldfinch St

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1St Ave. 3710***

FA2

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1432 Robinson Ave

4533 North Ave

1021 Hayes Ave

3807 7th Ave

4077 Third Ave
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Washington Crossing

4284-4288 3rd Ave

Eitol Towers

4th & Arbor Apartments

3831-3835 Third Avenue

4th

4453 North Ave

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,506 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,695 | $5,872 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,459 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $3,350 | $6,515 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, San Diego, CA
Ranked #25
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is 1St Ave. 3710*** which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $3,589.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 191 regular apartments in Hillcrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $2,482 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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