Gated Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (52 Rentals)

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The Warwick
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$2,000 - $2,595

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Diplomat
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$2,025 - $3,850

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Base Rent$2,025 - $3,850

Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $3,850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Villa Pacifica
$2,395 - $2,399

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Total Monthly Price$2,395 - $2,399
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7

Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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property at 3950 Cleveland Ave
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 18
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3950 Cleveland Ave, Unit 104

3950 Cleveland Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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property at 3990 Centre St
$3,495

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Base Rent$3,495

Total Monthly Price$3,495
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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3990 Centre St

San DiegoCA92103
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property at 312 Brookes Ave
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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312 Brookes Ave, Unit 2

312 Brookes Ave
San DiegoCA92103
property at 1270 Cleveland Ave
$3,250

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Base Rent$3,250

Total Monthly Price$3,250
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1270 Cleveland Ave

San DiegoCA92103
property at 3580 Fourth Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
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3580 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92103
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4328 Proctor Pl
3 Bedroom Apartments

4328 Proctor Pl

4328 Proctor PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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Parkview Robinson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Robinson

1220 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Egyptian
Studio Apartments

The Egyptian

3810-3830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Deca
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deca

3740 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mission Florence
Studio Apartments

Mission Florence

301 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Atlas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Atlas

3650 5ThSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3783 1st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3783 1st Ave

3783 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3836 3rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3836 3rd Ave

3836 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mission Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Commons

718-754 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103

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1Mission
2 Bedroom Apartments

1Mission

845 Fort Stockton DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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3990 Centre St
Studio Apartments

3990 Centre St

3990 Centre StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Coral Tree Plaza
Studio Apartments

Coral Tree Plaza

3634-3635 7th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3945-3951 Centre St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3945-3951 Centre St

3945-3951 Centre StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3947-59 Third ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3947-59 Third ave

3947-59 Third aveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3602-3608 Indiana St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3602-3608 Indiana St

3602-3608 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3533 6th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3533 6th Ave

3533 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Hillcrest?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Hillcrest is at Hillcrest Inn listed at $1,250.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Hillcrest Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Hillcrest is $2,719.

What is the largest Gated Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 1,511 square feet unit starting from $3,695 at Mission Hills Commons.

What is the average size for Hillcrest Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Hillcrest is currently at 575 sq ft.

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