
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,695 (66 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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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 | $2,483 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $1,695 | $5,801 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,740 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $3,695 | $5,895 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $2,328.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is The Marquis which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $6,093.
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 219 regular apartments in Hillcrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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