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3942 8th Ave
3942 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $995 (78 Rentals)
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Hillcrest Inn
3754 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
4019 Hawk St
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Hilltop Terrace
4166 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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318 W Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Marquis
1751 University AveSan Diego, CA 92103
3665-3669 First Ave.
San DiegoCA92103
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Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community
1050 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
1072 Lincoln Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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$1,995 - $3,455Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
Park View Hillcrest
3700 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Diplomat
1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
4286 Third Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest Summit
4134 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
4323 1/2 Cleveland Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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1520 Tyler House
1520 Tyler AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Antone Apartments
4052 1/2 Brant StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4th Avenue Apartments
4250 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Rainford Apartments
3660 Reynard WaySan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest Place
3955 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Marquette
4191 Cleveland AveSan Diego, CA 92103
3950 Cleveland Ave, Unit 104
3950 Cleveland Ave
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3950 Cleveland Ave
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341-343 W Robinson Ave
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3808 1/2-3944-3942 Third Ave
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The Nash
4135 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Montecito Point
4179 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
3924-3926 Third Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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3935 Normal StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Pacifica
3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
4217-4221 Third Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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3970 Goldfinch St
3970 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3630-3646 Eagle St
3630-3646 Eagle StSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Vantaggio Suites Hillcrest
819 University AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4077 Goldfinch St
4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Las Casitas Apartments
3558-3572 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4030 Front St
4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3824 Fourth Avenue
3824 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sapphire Apartments
1440 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Santa Fe Villas
3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Washington Crossing
1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Studios on 6th
3560 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Nightingale Apartments
4174 Third AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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1St Ave. 3710***
3710-3716 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
3675 Eagle St
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3980 8th Ave
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3939 7th Ave
3939 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,505 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,695 | $5,872 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,466 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $3,350 | $6,515 |
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at 3942 8th Ave priced from $995. Hillcrest Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3942 8th Ave | Studio | Studio, | $995 |
| Hillcrest Inn | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Studios on 6th | 3560 studios | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1St Ave. 3710*** | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1432 Robinson Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community | One bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| 3574-3580 4TH AVENUE ** | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Marquis | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Hilltop Terrace | One Bedroom - Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2,029 |
| 10th and Robinson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the The Lark Model at Mission Hills Commons starting at $3,695 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| Mission Hills Commons | The Lark | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| 1224 Pennsylvania Ave. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Chromatic Flats Apartments | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Montecito Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| 1st & Penn Apts - 1penn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| 4119 Falcon St, Unit 2B/2B Apartment in Mission Hills | 4119 Falcon St | 2BR,2BA | $3.88 |
| Bush Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Eitol Towers | 413 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| The Marquis | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
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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 $2,050.
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 $3,572.
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 192 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 $2,480 which is $1,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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