
Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (709 Rentals) Page 8 of 15


1434-1442 Essex St

4015 Richmond St

4021 Richmond St

1435 Essex St

HILLCREST FOURPLEX

Park Robinson

1429-1433 University

1426 Robinson Ave

4055 Falcon Pl

Bridge View Place

First Avenue

1432 Robinson Ave

1412 Pennsylvania Ave

1440 Robinson Ave

1437-1443 Essex St

1452-1454 Essex St

Kanso Hillcrest

3339-3345 1st Ave

1430 Robinson Ave

4083-4089 Falcon St

4033 Richmond St

720 W Lewis St

1431-1453 Robinson Ave

1445 Essex St

1444-1450 Essex St

3630-3646 Eagle St

1Mission

1453 Essex St

3950 Cleveland Ave

1464 Essex St

1520 Robinson Ave

1463 Essex St

821-835 Sutter St

715-717 Torrance St

3754 Herbert St

4133 Maryland St

4090 Falcon St

4145 Maryland St

3934-3936 Goldfinch St

3962 Goldfinch St

3740 Goldfinch St

3835 Herbert St

3917 Normal St

801-807 Torrance St

3695 Reynard Way

3785 Herbert St

3805 Herbert St

1428-1438 Brookes Ave

3965-3977 Hawk St
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 | $2,503 | $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 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,225 | $2,450 | $4,795 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,920 | $5,845 | $5,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 709 available Hillcrest apartments priced from $1,250 to $17,807, with an average monthly rent of $4,122.
How much are Studio apartments in Hillcrest?
There are currently 390 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest with rent ranges from $1,250 to $3,300 with an average price of $2,503.
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 $5,872 with an average monthly rent of $3,328.
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 $17,807. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,450.
How expensive are Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 51 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hillcrest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,350 to $6,515 - averaging $4,907 for the location.
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