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 756 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Hillcrest is $2,949 per month, a 2.95% increase from last years average of $2,864.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, studios rent for $2,293 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,764 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,532 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Hillcrest?

The typical apartment in Hillcrest offers about 756 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 664 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: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hillcrest is $2,949, a 2.95% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,864.

Studio Apartments at $2,293 offer the most budget-friendly option with 498 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $2,764, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,532 offer 1,013 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,949	756 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,293	498 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,764	664 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,532	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 2.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,864 to $2,949.

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 $1,819/month

Logan Heights $1,931/month

Ocean Beach $1,946/month

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

Most expensive neighborhoods in Hillcrest?

Harborview $3,604/month

Carmel Valley $3,921/month

Bankers Hill - Park West $4,571/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	$4,571
Carmel Valley	$3,921
Harborview	$3,604
Torrey Hills	$3,604
College View Estates	$3,478
Scripps Ranch	$3,471
Little Italy	$3,457
Serra Mesa	$3,389
Morena	$3,386
Mission Valley West	$3,306
Miramar Ranch	$3,289
Del Cerro	$3,249
Kearny Mesa	$3,244
University City	$3,234
Core - Columbia	$3,166
Sabre Springs	$3,118
Ocean View Hills	$3,113
Cortez	$3,105
Mission Valley East	$3,103
University Heights	$3,072
Rancho Penasquitos	$3,017
Otay Mesa	$2,975
Rolando	$2,974
Hillcrest	$2,949
East Village	$2,925
Carmel Mountain	$2,873
Grantville	$2,861
Mira Mesa	$2,853
Talmadge	$2,849
Pacific Beach	$2,833
Rancho Bernardo	$2,789
Marina	$2,748
North Park	$2,744
Point Loma Heights	$2,694
Allied Gardens	$2,692
Linda Vista	$2,664
College Area	$2,610
Birdland	$2,558
Nestor	$2,537
Bay Park	$2,454
North Clairemont	$2,433
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,310
Bay Ho	$2,293
Lake Murray	$2,262
Redwood Village	$2,255
Otay Mesa West	$2,232
El Cerrito	$2,192
Palm City	$2,149
Midway	$2,146
Bay Terraces	$2,114
Golden Hill	$2,109
Lincoln Park	$2,008
Egger Highlands	$2,003
Ocean Beach	$1,946
Logan Heights	$1,931
Colina del Sol	$1,819

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Hillcrest is 10% higher than in Allied Gardens

$2,949

Hillcrest rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $2,949

$2,692

Allied Gardens rent is 9% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,692

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.