Average Rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,496. This is +25% higher than the national average.

$3.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,496

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

89

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,496. This is +25% higher than the national average.

$3.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

64%

28%

$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 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 $2,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,100. Houses for rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,533.


1 bedroom	$2,300	1%	6%
2 bedroom	$3,295	12%	3%
3 bedroom	$5,200	8%	22%
Studio	$1,895	No Change	18%

		Comparables
Balboa Park	$2,695
Little Italy	$2,800
Mission Valley East	$3,095
North Park	$2,450
Park West	$3,200
University Heights	$2,500


Apartments	$2,450	7%	No Change
Condos	$3,195	6%	No Change
Houses	$3,533	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

Last year

22%

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$2,496

25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695

35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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