Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (79 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Hillcrest area of San Diego with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Rowyn
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$2,435 - $5,028
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Summit
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$3,786 - $14,906
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Denizen
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$2,605 - $5,989
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
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$2,170 - $2,815
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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MoDE
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$2,697 - $4,576
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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Atlas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Atlas

3650 5ThSan Diego, CA 92103
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3635 3rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3635 3rd Ave

3635 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Deca
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deca

3740 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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7th and Robinson
Studio Apartments

7th and Robinson

701 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3779-3785 3rd Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3779-3785 3rd Ave

3779-3785 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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727 Robinson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

727 Robinson Ave

727 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Wellington Square
Studio Apartments

Wellington Square

4045 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3760 1st Ave
Studio Apartments

3760 1st Ave

3760 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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137 Pennsylvania Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

137 Pennsylvania Ave

137 Pennsylvania AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Quinteza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quinteza

3645-3647 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4201-4209 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4201-4209 5th Ave

4201-4209 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4231-4235 3rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4231-4235 3rd Ave

4231-4235 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4185 Front St
Studio Apartments

4185 Front St

4185 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
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1052-1054 Lincoln Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1052-1054 Lincoln Ave

1052-1054 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Uptown District Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown District Condos

1250-1270 Cleveland AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park One
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park One

3415 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3425 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3425 5th Ave

3425 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3227 Richmond St
Studio Apartments

3227 Richmond St

3227 Richmond StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Robinson
Studio Apartments

Park Robinson

1411 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4021 Richmond St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4021 Richmond St

4021 Richmond StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Bridge View Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge View Place

1299 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4002-4006 Normal Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4002-4006 Normal Ave

4002-4006 Normal AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3762-3764 Centre St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3762-3764 Centre St

3762-3764 Centre StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4163 Cleveland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4163 Cleveland Ave

4163 Cleveland AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3921-3923 Centre St
Studio Apartments

3921-3923 Centre St

3921-3923 Centre StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3945-3951 Centre St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3945-3951 Centre St

3945-3951 Centre StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3712-3714 Park Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3712-3714 Park Blvd

3712-3714 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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

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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 $3,915 with an average price of $5,396.

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 $3,173.

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 $5,015.

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