Bedroom count
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Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,495. This is +31%, or $594, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,495. This is +31%, or $594, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,195 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $6,275 | 10% | 42% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 4% | - | |
Studio | $1,825 | 4% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,035 | |
Little Italy | $2,997 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,222 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,798 | |
University Heights | $2,395 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,275
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
42%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
4%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,035
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,997
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,222
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,798
University Heights
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
Hillcrest
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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1d ago
1050 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3710 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3768 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,400
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
3768 FRONT STUnit 2 #2, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 14
2d ago
4042 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4202 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$1,925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4165 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
3751 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
725 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
4 beds
2 baths
$14,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest house for rent in San Diego
1238 Essex St #NA, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$5,200
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1428 Upas St #2, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,109–$4,229
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,010
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest house for rent in San Diego
1430 Upas St #1, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,533
House for rent
Available Mar 15
1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,109–$4,229
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3634 1/2 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Hillcrest house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
House for rent
4d ago
3740 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available Nov 27
3d ago
Verified
526 Anderson Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,010
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15m ago
402 Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available Nov 27
3d ago
Verified
526 Anderson Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,423
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4201 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3670 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4175 Bachman Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4110 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3751 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,109–$3,559
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3634 1/2 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
445 W University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available Nov 27
3d ago
Verified
526 Anderson Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,010
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
701 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,448
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3560 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,595–$1,675
Apartment for rent