Average Rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Current Versus Historical Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Rents

Hillcrest rentals average $2,720 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,348, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $869 (46.97%) year-over-year from $1,851 to $2,720. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,848 (125.70%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $5,114. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,330 (42.36%) year-over-year from $3,139 to $4,469. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,533 (38.66%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $5,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-9.97%) year-over-year from $4,998 to $4,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 26.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 57.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.02	$2,720	$1,851 (46.97%)	$1,694 (60.59%)
1 BR	$4.33	$5,114	$2,266 (125.70%)	$1,923 (166.01%)
2 BR	$3.37	$4,469	$3,139 (42.36%)	$2,346 (90.51%)

Historical Rents in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Hillcrest

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Hillcrest. The average rent in Hillcrest is currently $4,121 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $2,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is San Clemente, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $6,000 per month.

Let's compare Hillcrest, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 26.32% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA are about 16.94% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Hillcrest, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,396	$3,039	$3,172
San Diego, CA	$2,130	$2,699	$3,962	$3,743
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,613	$3,450	$4,500
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$2,550	$4,750	$5,995
San Clemente, CA	$2,175	$2,600	$4,300	$6,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Hillcrest

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Hillcrest. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Hillcrest, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is currently around $2,895 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Hillcrest, East Village has the most affordable average rent at $2,895 per month. Whereas, at $2,895 average rent per month, East Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Hillcrest. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,106	$2,599	$4,009	$2,895

Top Counties Near Hillcrest

There are a total of 1 counties located by Hillcrest, San Diego, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,100. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. It's average rent per month is $4,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 20.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 19.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is 10.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	$2,149	$2,803	$4,010	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near Hillcrest

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Hillcrest, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,933. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92637, Laguna Woods, CA at $2,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,995 per month is 92629, Dana Point, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is $2,606 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,875 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,106	$2,650	$4,360	$3,366
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,175	$2,600	$4,300	$5,550
92629, Dana Point, CA	N/A	$2,750	$4,500	$5,995
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,613	$3,450	$4,500
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,396	$3,024	$3,009
92637, Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Hillcrest Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Hillcrest, San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,348. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Hillcrest, San Diego, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,720 and an average price per square feet of $5.02. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Hillcrest.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.33. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hillcrest.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,462 and an average price per square feet of $3.37. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hillcrest.

How have rent prices in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.42%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA is around $2,678/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.