
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (85 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

10th and Robinson

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Denizen

Winslow

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The Warwick

Montecito Point

Arbor Crest on Fourth

Mr Robinson Lofts
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The Nash

Strauss on Fifth

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Park Diplomat

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Villa Capri

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312 Brookes Ave

3990 Centre St, Unit 303

420 Brookes Ave

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4505 Park Blvd, Unit SI ID1024465P

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4505 Park Blvd, Unit SI ID1024464P

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635 Robinson Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID56

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635 Robinson Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID9

312 Brookes Ave, Unit B1
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4462 Arch St, Unit 4462

312 Brookes Ave, Unit A2

1284 University Ave

3353-55 Brant St

4250 Cleveland Ave

3528-3538 Indiana St

4337 Cleveland Ave

3925 Hawk St

4288 Cleveland Ave

3552 Front St
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3812 Park Blvd

3741 10th Ave

725 Pennsylvania Ave

836 W Pennsylvania Ave

1453 Essex St

3450 Third Ave

422 Arbor Dr

4057 First Ave.

604 Pennsylvania Ave

426 Arbor Dr
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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 | $2,476 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,695 | $5,801 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,753 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $3,695 | $5,895 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, San Diego, CA
Ranked #22
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 389 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest with rent ranges from $1,250 to $3,300 with an average price of $2,476.
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 $5,801 with an average monthly rent of $3,315.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $2,200 to $15,056. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,753.
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