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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,503 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,695 | $5,872 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,450 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $3,350 | $6,515 |
There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
See all Apartments in San DiegoThe apartment community in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Duplet with prices starting from $2,495 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Park View Hillcrest scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,995. Here are the most Pet Friendly Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplet | 4/4 | Hillcrest | $2,495 |
| Park View Hillcrest | 4/4 | Hillcrest | $1,995 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | 3.6/4 | Hillcrest | $2,195 |
| Strauss on Fifth | 3.6/4 | Hillcrest | $2,975 |
| The Warwick | 3.6/4 | Hillcrest | $2,000 |
| Montecito Point | 3.2/4 | Hillcrest | $2,328 |
| 1520 Tyler House | 3.2/4 | University Heights | $2,120 |
| Hillcrest Inn | 3/4 | Hillcrest | $1,250 |
| The Marquis | 3/4 | Hillcrest | $1,850 |
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 Park 1 Bed unit at The Marquis starting at $2,000. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Hillcrest apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Inn | Studio | $1,250 |
| The Marquis | The Park | $2,000 |
| 1520 Tyler House | The Studio | $2,120 |
| Rainford Apartments | S4 | $2,195 |
| The Nash | A3 | $2,295 |
| Duplet | Studio/1 Bath + Loft - G | $2,495 |
| Strauss on Fifth | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,975 |
| Denizen | A2 | $2,991 |
| Montecito Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | $2,998 |
| Mission Hills Commons | The Lark | $3,695 |
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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.
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.
Have dogs or cats? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Hillcrest is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $995.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Hillcrest is $2,958.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 1,808 square feet unit starting from $3,335 at Chromatic Flats Apartments.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Hillcrest is currently at 647 sq ft.
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