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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,348 | $995 | $3,300 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,500 | $6,570 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $2,200 | $6,450 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $3,850 | $6,900 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,873 | $8,873 | $8,873 |
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Limited Time: Save Up to ONE FULL MONTH OF FREE RENT When You Lease Select Apartments On or Before 3/17/2026! Offer Valid for a Limited Time Only. Certain Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Info!Expires 03-10-2026
Up to 2 Months Free Base Rent!* *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 03-10-2026
Now Offering up to 2 WEEKS FREE*Expires 03-10-2026
2 Months Free Base Rent - Call Today. -- 2-Bedrooms For Immediate Move-In, 1250 max. sqft. Includes 2 Parking Spots.* Stop By For A Tour. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded. *Restrictions apply.Expires 03-10-2026
Up to 2 Months Free Base Rent! *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 03-10-2026
Up to TWO month's FREE rent at move in *Select units onlyExpires 03-10-2026
Now offering up to one month FREE with a 12-month lease minimum!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-10-2026
4 Weeks Free for 13+ Month Leases and must Move in by 8/31.Expires 03-11-2026
Now offering up to 2 MONTHS FREE and waived fees!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-11-2026
Now offering up to 6 weeks FREE on select apartments!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-11-2026
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Call or email now to schedule your personal tour today! DUE TO THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING CRISIS WE ARE EXPERIENCING A HIGH VOLUME OF CALLS. FOR FASTER RESPONSE TIMES PLEASE EMAIL US!Expires 03-31-2026
MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Limited Time: Save Up to ONE FULL MONTH OF FREE RENT When You Lease Select Apartments On or Before 3/17/2026! Offer Valid for a Limited Time Only. Certain Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Info!Expires 03-10-2026
Now offering up to 2 MONTHS FREE and waived fees!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-11-2026
Now offering up to 6 weeks FREE on select apartments!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-11-2026
Now offering half off your first month's rent!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-11-2026
Now offering up to one month FREE with a 12-month lease minimum!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-10-2026
Up to 2 Months Free Base Rent!* *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 03-10-2026
Now Offering up to 2 WEEKS FREE*Expires 03-10-2026
2 Months Free Base Rent - Call Today. -- 2-Bedrooms For Immediate Move-In, 1250 max. sqft. Includes 2 Parking Spots.* Stop By For A Tour. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded. *Restrictions apply.Expires 03-10-2026
Up to 2 Months Free Base Rent! *Min Term Reqd. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 03-10-2026
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Hillcrest is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $995.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Hillcrest is $2,875.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 1,830 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at The Marquis.
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