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


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The Warwick

Montecito Point

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Mr Robinson Lofts

Hillcrest Place

Melrose Canyon

4th Avenue Apartments

Mission Hills Commons

1520 Tyler House
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Strauss on Fifth

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Park Diplomat

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Villa Pacifica

Hillcrest Summit

Park View Hillcrest

The Andorra

Canyon Breeze

The Marquis

Hillcrest Inn
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Duplet

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

Villa Marquette

3950 Cleveland Ave, Unit 104

3990 Centre St

1270 Cleveland Ave

312 Brookes Ave, Unit 2

1270 Cleveland Ave

3580 Fourth Ave

4328 Proctor Pl
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Parkview Robinson

The Egyptian

Deca

Mission Florence

The Atlas

630 W Washington St

801-807 Torrance St

3783 1st Ave

3836 3rd Ave

Mission Commons
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3990 Centre St

Coral Tree Plaza

3945-3951 Centre St

608-614 Pennsylvania Ave

Cuarto Apartments

3947-59 Third ave

3602-3608 Indiana St

3533 6th Ave

3610-3616 Indiana St
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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 | $2,505 | $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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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, San Diego, CA
Ranked #25
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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