What is the average apartment size in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

The average size for a Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA apartment is 729 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hillcrest?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Hillcrest is $2,880 per month, a 0.86% increase from last year’s average of $2,856.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, studios rent for $2,271 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,672 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,413 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,608 per month

What is the average apartment size in Hillcrest?

The typical apartment in Hillcrest offers about 729 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Hillcrest?

Studio apartments in Hillcrest average 429 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 625 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 990 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,413 sq. ft.

Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hillcrest?

The typical rent budget in Hillcrest ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hillcrest is $2,880, a 0.86% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,856.

Studio Apartments at $2,271 offer the most budget-friendly option with 429 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 625 square feet for $2,672, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,413 offer 990 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,413 sq ft) for $2,608, suitable for larger households.

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

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,880	729 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,271	429 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,672	625 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,413	990 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,608	1,413 sq. ft.

Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA have increased by 0.86% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,856 to $2,880.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

12,659 or 65% of the households in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA are renter-occupied while 6,898 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Hillcrest?

Colina del Sol $1,861/month

Ocean Beach $1,885/month

Lincoln Park $2,040/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,968/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Hillcrest?

Torrey Hills $3,628/month

Rolando $3,692/month

Carmel Valley $3,979/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in San Diego, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Carmel Valley	$3,979
Rolando	$3,692
Torrey Hills	$3,628
Harborview	$3,602
Otay Mesa	$3,491
Scripps Ranch	$3,482
Little Italy	$3,393
Morena	$3,386
Serra Mesa	$3,300
Mission Valley West	$3,299
University City	$3,276
University Heights	$3,264
Miramar Ranch	$3,258
Kearny Mesa	$3,190
Del Cerro	$3,179
Core - Columbia	$3,133
Bankers Hill - Park West	$3,089
Mission Valley East	$3,049
Rancho Penasquitos	$2,994
Pacific Beach	$2,993
East Village	$2,947
Mira Mesa	$2,945
North Park	$2,903
Grantville	$2,891
Carmel Mountain	$2,886
Hillcrest	$2,880
Ocean View Hills	$2,872
Rancho Bernardo	$2,841
Marina	$2,779
Allied Gardens	$2,745
Linda Vista	$2,744
Talmadge	$2,718
Point Loma Heights	$2,630
Nestor	$2,626
College Area	$2,556
Birdland	$2,524
North Clairemont	$2,490
Bay Park	$2,413
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,383
Bay Ho	$2,350
Lake Murray	$2,279
Otay Mesa West	$2,261
Palm City	$2,240
Midway	$2,163
Bay Terraces	$2,149
Golden Hill	$2,073
Egger Highlands	$2,056
Lincoln Park	$2,040
Ocean Beach	$1,885
Colina del Sol	$1,861

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Hillcrest is 5% higher than in Allied Gardens

$2,880

Hillcrest rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $2,880

$2,745

Allied Gardens rent is 5% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,745

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hillcrest apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.