Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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.

$3.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,495

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

118

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
68%
26%
3%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

71%
29%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.

Hillcrest

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,035
increased by7%

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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Age restricted

1d ago

8.8

Very good

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1 bed

1 bath

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8.4

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8.6

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1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,400

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4042 Albatross Street - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

4042 Albatross Street

4042 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92103

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

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3d ago

8.6

Very good

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,895–$1,925

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3d ago

8.6

Very good

Shangri La

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

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3rd AVENUE 3751 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

3rd AVENUE 3751

3751 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

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