
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (79 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Hillcrest area of San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Park Summit

Rainford Apartments

8th and U

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Denizen

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Winslow

The Park

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The Warwick

Montecito Point
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10th and Robinson

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MoDE

Park View Hillcrest

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Mr Robinson Lofts

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1520 Tyler House

The Nash

Strauss on Fifth

Park Diplomat
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4328 Proctor Pl

Evoc Hillcrest

Lofts at 734 University Ave

1st & Penn Apts - 1penn

3550 Park

Villa Marquette

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3639 1st Ave, Unit 3639, Unit 3639

3815 3rd Ave, Unit #14, Unit #14

3650 5th Ave, Unit 404, Unit 404

4353 Park Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID24
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635 Robinson Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID56

3931 Falcon St, Unit SI ID1062704P

3718-3726 First Ave., Unit 3718

4353 Park Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID26

635 Robinson Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID9

417 Torrance St, Unit Unit 4

109 W Montecito Wy

3552 Front St

4288 Cleveland Ave

4505 Park Blvd
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3640 7th Ave

3606 1st Ave

4090 Falcon St

725 Pennsylvania Ave

3650 5Th

3825 First Ave.

1250 Cleveland Ave

3812 Park Blvd

4266 Sixth Ave

1270 Cleveland 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 | $2,395 | $995 | $3,910 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $1,695 | $5,366 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,037 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,383 | $3,850 | $6,500 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,252 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, San Diego, CA
Ranked #23
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Central San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential submarket ranks as amongst the finest upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest
How much are Studio apartments in Hillcrest?
There are currently 664 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest with rent ranges from $995 to $3,910 with an average price of $2,395.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest ranges from $1,695 to $5,366 with an average monthly rent of $3,172.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $2,000 to $14,906. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,037.
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