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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

25 rentals

3970 Goldfinch Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Midtown apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
4134 3rd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Cheap Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

4134 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | Assigned parking | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

4030 Louisiana Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
6304 Friars Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Linda Vista condo for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

Condo for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
3959 Normal St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

3959 Normal St.

3959 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

CentrePointe - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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CentrePointe

6540 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,199–$2,719

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
Dishwasher
EV Charging
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool

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3953-3967 Centre Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

3953-3967 Centre Street

3953 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Now Leasing Beautifully Renovated Apartments at 4th and Arbor! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Now Leasing Beautifully Renovated Apartments at 4th and Arbor!

402-414 Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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3706 Georgia Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap North Park apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

$2,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
3829 Georgia Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Park apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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Highlander Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Highlander Manor Apartments

3660 Eagle Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
4220 Fifth Avenue #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego

$2,450 -Upstairs Unit 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom In San Diego Hillcrest

4220 Fifth Avenue #6, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,480

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
1224 Pennsylvania Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

1224 Pennsylvania Ave.

1224 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Third Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Third Ave

3650 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | Dishwasher | Carpet

2 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
CSD - 1504 Robinson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

CSD - 1504 Robinson Avenue

1504 Robinson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Albatross Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Albatross Apartments

4066 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
4119 Front Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

4119 Front Street

4119 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Hillcrest Summit Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Hillcrest Summit Apartments

4134 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

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RE Robinson - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

RE Robinson

1231 Robinson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,699

Apartment for rent

Uptown Villa - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Uptown Villa

4050 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,745–$2,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
The Margo - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Margo

201 Del Sol Drive, San Diego, CA 92108

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,867–$4,570

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage

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3rd AVENUE 3751 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

3rd AVENUE 3751

3751 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,295

Apartment for rent

Camden Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

1d ago

9

Excellent

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Camden Hillcrest

4305 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,409–$5,759

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
EV Charging
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool

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2207 Howard Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University Heights townhouse for rent in San Diego

2207 Howard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,600

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
605 Bush Street, Unit 605 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

605 Bush Street, Unit 605

605 Bush Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$4,150

House for rent

Available Jan 9

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