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Last updated on October 30, 2025
Last updated on October 30, 2025
Last updated on October 30, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,495. This is +28%, or $550, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,495. This is +28%, or $550, 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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA costs about $2,295 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 $3,875.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,295 | 6% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,195 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,995 | 7% | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $6,950 | 33% | 57% | |
Studio | $1,895 | No Change | 12% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,790 | |
Little Italy | $2,895 | |
Mission Valley East | $2,897 | |
North Park | $2,450 | |
Park West | $2,872 | |
University Heights | $2,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,075 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,875 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,950
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
57%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,790
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,895
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$2,897
North Park
Average rent
$2,450
Park West
Average rent
$2,872
University Heights
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
9%
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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10h ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
4220 5th Ave #6, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
18h ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1520 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
3450 2nd Ave #12, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
4042 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
10h ago
402 Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3959 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
331 W Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,568
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest house for rent in San Diego
1238 Essex St #NA, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$5,900
House for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
4082 Albatross St #3, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$5,700
Condo for rent
Available Dec 11
5d+ ago
Hillcrest townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$5,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1642 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$4,475
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,379–$4,359
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,379–$4,359
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
3989 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,568
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,590
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3740 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,900–$3,899
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
526 Anderson Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 401 & 413 Olive St., San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
526 Anderson Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3740 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,900–$3,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3989 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 401 & 413 Olive St., San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
7h ago
4201 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4175 Bachman Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3670 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4110 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
338 University Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 401 & 413 Olive St., San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4134 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3533 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
3450 2nd Ave #12, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
10h ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
4220 5th Ave #6, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1