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 749 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Hillcrest is $2,974 per month, a 2.78% increase from last years average of $2,893.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, studios rent for $2,246 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,765 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,638 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Hillcrest?

The typical apartment in Hillcrest offers about 749 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 498 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 659 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,006 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 $3,000 to per month, with 42% 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: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hillcrest is $2,974, a 2.78% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,893.

Studio Apartments at $2,246 offer the most budget-friendly option with 498 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 659 square feet for $2,765, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,638 offer 1,006 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,974	749 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,246	498 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,765	659 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,638	1,006 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

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

Rental prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA have increased by 2.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,893 to $2,974.

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 (42%) fall between $3,000- 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?

4,520 or 65% of the households in Hillcrest, San Diego, San Diego County, CA are renter-occupied while 2,460 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Hillcrest?

Colina del Sol $1,665/month

Logan Heights $1,931/month

Lincoln Park $1,942/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,046/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Hillcrest?

College View Estates $3,921/month

Bankers Hill - Park West $3,965/month

Carmel Valley $4,078/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	$4,078
Bankers Hill - Park West	$3,965
College View Estates	$3,921
Torrey Hills	$3,728
Harborview	$3,701
Scripps Ranch	$3,631
Little Italy	$3,561
Mission Valley West	$3,512
Serra Mesa	$3,508
Morena	$3,471
University City	$3,404
Sabre Springs	$3,328
Kearny Mesa	$3,314
Del Cerro	$3,304
Core - Columbia	$3,207
Cortez	$3,161
Mission Valley East	$3,116
Carmel Mountain	$3,111
University Heights	$3,111
Rancho Penasquitos	$3,106
Ocean View Hills	$3,103
Rolando	$2,981
East Village	$2,978
Hillcrest	$2,974
Talmadge	$2,956
Mira Mesa	$2,934
Tierrasanta	$2,920
Grantville	$2,914
Rancho Bernardo	$2,906
Marina	$2,857
Pacific Beach	$2,819
North Park	$2,806
Birdland	$2,789
Allied Gardens	$2,780
Linda Vista	$2,769
Point Loma Heights	$2,742
Golden Hill	$2,646
Bay Park	$2,603
College Area	$2,540
Nestor	$2,520
San Carlos	$2,518
North Clairemont	$2,447
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,386
Bay Ho	$2,370
Redwood Village	$2,356
Lake Murray	$2,322
Palm City	$2,274
Ocean Beach	$2,270
Otay Mesa West	$2,245
El Cerrito	$2,232
Midway	$2,181
Bay Terraces	$2,123
Cherokee Point	$2,102
Egger Highlands	$2,093
Lincoln Park	$1,942
Logan Heights	$1,931
Colina del Sol	$1,665

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Hillcrest is 7% higher than in Allied Gardens

$2,974

Hillcrest rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $2,974

$2,780

Allied Gardens rent is 7% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,780

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.