
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (47 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Hillcrest area of San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Arbor Crest on Fourth

Winslow

Montecito Point

MoDE

The Warwick

The Nash

Strauss on Fifth
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Park Diplomat

Park View Hillcrest

The Marquis at Hillcrest

Melrose Canyon

Lofts at 734 University Ave

1st & Penn Apts - 1penn
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801 Torrance St, Unit 807

1718 Robinson Ave, Unit 1718

3639 1st Ave, Unit 3643

4505 Park Blvd

3931 Falcon St

130 W Lewis St

1275 Robinson Ave

3700 Third Ave

1277 Robinson Ave
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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,252 | $1,050 | $3,095 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,150 | $4,430 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $2,700 | $5,701 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,850 | $3,950 |
Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,340 | $7,250 | $7,430 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, San Diego, CA
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Central San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential submarket ranks as amongst the finest upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest
How much are Studio apartments in Hillcrest?
There are currently 116 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest with rent ranges from $1,050 to $3,095 with an average price of $2,252.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest ranges from $1,150 to $4,430 with an average monthly rent of $2,767.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $2,700 to $5,701. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,027.
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