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Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA

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    3840 Sixth Street, San Diego, CA 92103
    STUDIO $2,350+
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS $4,123+
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    424-28 Sloane Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    1 BED $2,800
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    3922 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103
    STUDIO $2,620+
    1 BED $2,421+
    2 BEDS $2,867+
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    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    STUDIO $2,589+
    1 BED $2,920+
    2 BEDS $4,238+
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    1270 Cleveland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $2,395
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    1240-1294 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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    3951 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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    1271 Essex St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    3 BEDS $5,500
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    3812 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
    1 BED $4,500
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    1238 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $5,900
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    4082 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $5,700
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    4452 Caminito Fuente, San Diego, CA 92116
    3 BEDS $5,950
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    3634-40 Indiana St, San Diego, CA 92103
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    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $3,350
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    3775 Georgia Street, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $3,250
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    3701 Florida Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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    2027 Lincoln Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
    STUDIO $1,675
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    3704 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92104
    3 BEDS $5,300
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    2233-2239 1St Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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    1885 Titus St, San Diego, CA 92110
    2 BEDS $3,999
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    540 Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    2 BEDS $3,400
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    7050 Friars Rd., San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $2,390+
    1 BED $2,840+
    2 BEDS $3,595+
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    1357 Caminito Gabaldon, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,299
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    6314 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $3,600
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    6314 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA have increased by 2.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,823 to $2,895.

Average rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA

$2,895/mo Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA is around $2,895.

    What's the typical rent budget in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

    A share of 10% of apartments in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 37% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 37% of Hillcrest's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 16% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA (37%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Hillcrest, CA

    97 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    53 /100
    Good Transit
    76 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 97, Transit Score®: 53, Bike Score®: 76

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

    The best apartments in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA are: Denizen, 424-28 Sloane Ave, Onyx on Park, Rowyn and 1270 Cleveland Avenue.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA is between $2,350 and $3,485.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA is between $2,421 and $4,500.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA is between $2,867 and $5,900.

    What type of rental buildings are in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

    In Hillcrest, 65% of the residents are renting compared to 35% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Hillcrest’s rentals, 70% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

    Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA demographics

    • 34,817Total Population
    • 16,565 Female
      18,252 Male
    • 41Median Age

    In total, Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA has 34,817 residents, 16,565 women and 18,252 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Hillcrest’s population is 41.

    Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA households

    • 6,843 Family
      12,714 Non-family
    • 1,973 Children
      17,584 No Children
    • 19,557Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $96,887Median Household Income

    There is a total of 19,557 households in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA. Of these, 1,973 have children and 17,584 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 6,843 family households and 12,714 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Hillcrest is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Hillcrest equals $96,887, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,178.

    Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA have no high school education, 11% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 34% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 28% hold a Graduate Degree.

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