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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

25 rentals

Crest-Urban Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

6h ago

9

Excellent

Crest-Urban Apartments

4021 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,861

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
*4661 Arizona - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.2

Excellent

*4661 Arizona

4661 Arizona St, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

3959 Normal St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

Florida - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Florida

3531 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92104

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Hardwood Floor
Fourth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Fourth Ave

3560 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
4134 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

4134 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

$2,295

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,695

4119 Front St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,450

3953 Centre St

510 Upas St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
3989 Richmond St - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

3989 Richmond St

3989 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
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ROBINSON AVENUE WEST 331 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

ROBINSON AVENUE WEST 331

331 W Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
3953-3967 Centre Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

3953-3967 Centre Street

3953 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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3686 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1758 1/2 Robinson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

1758 1/2 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 24

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Hillcrest Summit Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.1

Very good

Hillcrest Summit Apartments

4134 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,550–$2,595

Apartment for rent

Highlander Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Highlander Manor Apartments

3660 Eagle St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

8.8

Very good

4119 Front Street

4119 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Uptown Villa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Uptown Villa

4050 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,745–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
The Margo - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Margo

201 Del Sol Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,745–$4,066

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Elevator
EV Charging
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool

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3513-3533 1st Ave - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.4

Very good

3513-3533 1st Ave

3513 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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3663 7th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

3663 7th Ave #1, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$2,895

$2,795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
303-317 Thorn St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

303-317 Thorn St

303 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$3,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
Hardwood Floor
High Ceilings
On-Site Laundry
3620 3rd Ave #102 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego

3620 3rd Ave #102, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
Camden Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

1d ago

9

Excellent

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Camden Hillcrest

4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,419–$4,689

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Fitness Center
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Swimming Pool

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4180 Hamilton St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap North Park house for rent in San Diego

4180 Hamilton St, San Diego, CA 92104

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,900

$3,700

Price drop

House for rent

2575 Front St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Park West townhouse for rent in San Diego

2575 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

3 baths

$5,500

$4,995

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
2700 Barnson Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Park West house for rent in San Diego

2700 Barnson Pl, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | Garage parking

3 beds

3 baths

$10,000

House for rent

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💸Lowest price$1,861
🔑Available apartment rentals25
💰Best rent deal4021 8th Ave
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