Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hillcrest

$2,395/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillcrest is $2,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$3.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillcrest

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillcrest rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Hillcrest have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Hillcrest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hillcrest is $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,863.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

6%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,250

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$5,895

15%

62%

4 bedroom

$10,947

18%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,895

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

62%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,947

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

45%

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.

How does rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Hillcrest and Balboa Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hillcrest

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

4042 Albatross St - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

1646 Brookes Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego

1646 Brookes Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Balboa Flats - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Balboa Flats

3533 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Eight on Pennsylvania Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Eight on Pennsylvania Ave

1643 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hillcrest rental market.

How much is rent in Hillcrest?

The average rent in Hillcrest is $2,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillcrest?

Average rent prices in Hillcrest have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Hillcrest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillcrest is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillcrest?

To comfortably afford rent in Hillcrest, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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