Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (88 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Hillcrest area of San Diego that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Warwick with prices starting from $2,050 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. Strauss on Fifth scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,295. Here are the most Pet Friendly Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Warwick3.8/4Hillcrest$2,050
Strauss on Fifth3.6/4Hillcrest$2,295
Park View Hillcrest3.4/4Uptown San Diego$2,095
4th Avenue Apartments3.4/4Hillcrest$1,964
Hillcrest Inn3.2/4Hillcrest$1,250
The Marquis at Hillcrest3.2/4Uptown San Diego$1,600
Montecito Point3.2/4Hillcrest$2,473

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Hillcrest

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Hillcrest of Hillcrest is the Studio Model at Hillcrest Inn, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,250. The second cheapest Hillcrest Pet Friendly apartment is the The Balboa Studio unit at The Marquis at Hillcrest starting at $1,650. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Hillcrest apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hillcrest InnStudio$1,250
The Marquis at HillcrestThe Balboa$1,650
The NashA5$1,990
Rainford ApartmentsS1.2$1,995
The WarwickCabrillo$2,060
Strauss on Fifth0BR/1.0BA$2,295
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,473
Mr. Robinson LoftsCall for Specials! Large Studio apartment in Hi...$2,595
Park View Hillcrest1 Bedroom$2,595
Mission Hills ApartmentsTHE CRANE$2,780

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Ranked #18

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Diego, this area is one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with the outdoors is very important. Hillcrest is now ranked as providing top-rated access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Hillcrest?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Hillcrest is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $995.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Hillcrest Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Hillcrest is $2,754.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 10,763 square feet unit starting from $10,525 at 3330 Albatross St.

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