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Last updated on December 14, 2025
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,375. 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 $3,741.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,195 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $5,300 | 7% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $14,900 | No Change | 48% | |
Studio | $1,897 | 3% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,600 | |
Little Italy | $2,847 | |
Mission Valley East | $2,952 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,897 | |
University Heights | $2,350 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,375 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,875 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,741 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,900
Last year
48%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,600
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,847
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$2,952
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,897
University Heights
Average rent
$2,350
Apartments
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,741
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.
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 8% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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3d ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
4093 1st Avenue #7, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
3942 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,556
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3710 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4042 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4165 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
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
1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,409–$5,759
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest house for rent in San Diego
1238 Essex Street #NA, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$5,500
House for rent
Available Apr 24
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,368
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
3812 Park Blvd #101, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
Condo for rent
Available Nov 10
4d ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1428 Upas Street #2, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$4,371
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,409–$5,759
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3989 Richmond Street, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Nov 27
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,368
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,470
$4,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3740 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,350–$3,899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
526 Anderson Place, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1661 Harvey Milk Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
526 Anderson Place, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Nov 27
3d ago
Verified
3740 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,350–$3,899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3989 Richmond Street, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1661 Harvey Milk Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3670 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4175 Bachman Place, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4188 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,196–$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3660 Eagle Street, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
445 West University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4066 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4134 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Nov 27
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,470
$4,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3560 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,595–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3710 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent