Bedroom count
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Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,462. This is +26%, or $513, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,462. This is +26%, or $513, 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 1% 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 $2,381. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA costs about $2,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,695. Houses for rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,495.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,297 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,175 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $6,500 | 4% | 50% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 1% | 8% | |
Studio | $1,795 | 3% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,700 | |
Little Italy | $2,895 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,222 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,720 | |
University Heights | $2,495 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,381 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,347 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,495 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
50%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,700
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,895
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,222
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,720
University Heights
Average rent
$2,495
Apartments
Average rent
$2,381
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,347
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
8%
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.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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1d ago
Hillcrest house for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,365
House for rent
19h ago
4175 Bachman Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,495
Apartment for rent
6h ago
331 W Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3768 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1756 1/2 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1762 1/2 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
3850 Eagle St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1617 Brookes Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest condo for rent in San Diego
725 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
4 beds
2.5 baths
$14,900
Condo for rent
7h ago
Hillcrest townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$8,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
1428 Upas St #2, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
3h ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,859–$4,389
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3534 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$4,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1239 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,095–$3,995
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3634 1/2 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,859–$4,389
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3550 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,345–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4050 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,745–$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3539 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3989 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in San Diego
3718 1st Ave #3720, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
3d ago
3989 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
19h ago
4175 Bachman Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3677 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4201 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3670 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3802 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,680–$1,790
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1642 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1661 Harvey Milk St, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3634 1/2 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5h ago
4165 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
125 Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
3 beds
3 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1220 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3768 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3539 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3989 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
445 W University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent