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 753 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 May / 2026, the average rent in Hillcrest is $2,975 per month, a 3.3% increase from last years average of $2,880.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, studios rent for $2,315 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,783 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,575 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Hillcrest?

The typical apartment in Hillcrest offers about 753 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 1,013 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 43% 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: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hillcrest is $2,975, a 3.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,880.

Studio Apartments at $2,315 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 $2,783, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,575 offer 1,013 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,975	753 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,315	498 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,783	659 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,575	1,013 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 3.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,880 to $2,975.

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 (43%) 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 $1,842/month

Logan Heights $1,931/month

Ocean Beach $1,971/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,989/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Hillcrest?

Torrey Hills $3,650/month

Carmel Valley $3,955/month

Bankers Hill - Park West $4,618/month

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

Average Rent in San Diego, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Bankers Hill - Park West	$4,618
Carmel Valley	$3,955
Torrey Hills	$3,650
Harborview	$3,633
Scripps Ranch	$3,516
College View Estates	$3,506
Little Italy	$3,479
Serra Mesa	$3,425
Morena	$3,412
Mission Valley West	$3,334
Miramar Ranch	$3,295
Del Cerro	$3,280
Kearny Mesa	$3,259
University City	$3,252
Core - Columbia	$3,209
Sabre Springs	$3,158
Mission Valley East	$3,127
Cortez	$3,118
Ocean View Hills	$3,116
University Heights	$3,095
Rancho Penasquitos	$3,043
Rolando	$2,996
Hillcrest	$2,975
East Village	$2,943
Otay Mesa	$2,938
Carmel Mountain	$2,898
Grantville	$2,885
Mira Mesa	$2,877
Talmadge	$2,870
Pacific Beach	$2,856
Tierrasanta	$2,845
Rancho Bernardo	$2,809
Marina	$2,780
North Park	$2,758
Point Loma Heights	$2,730
Allied Gardens	$2,728
Linda Vista	$2,700
Birdland	$2,584
Nestor	$2,574
College Area	$2,548
San Carlos	$2,515
North Clairemont	$2,464
Bay Park	$2,407
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,372
Lake Murray	$2,318
Bay Ho	$2,308
Redwood Village	$2,283
Otay Mesa West	$2,261
El Cerrito	$2,213
Palm City	$2,177
Midway	$2,152
Golden Hill	$2,136
Bay Terraces	$2,130
Cherokee Point	$2,121
Lincoln Park	$2,031
Egger Highlands	$2,028
Ocean Beach	$1,971
Logan Heights	$1,931
Colina del Sol	$1,842

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Hillcrest is 9% higher than in Allied Gardens

$2,975

Hillcrest rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $2,975

$2,728

Allied Gardens rent is 8% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,728

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.