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Hillcrest Place

3955 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,198 - $2,218

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    500 sq ft

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Hillcrest Place Apartments in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA | Hillcrest Place, a residential community featuring Studio, & One Bedroom & Two Bedroom Apartments | Pet-Friendly Community

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated

Pricing & Floor Plans

1 Bedroom $2,198 – $2,218
1 Bed 1 Bath 500 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 29
    price $2,198
    square feet 500
    availibility Now
  • Unit 14
    price $2,198
    square feet 500
    availibility Now
1 Bedroom $2,198 – $2,218
1 Bed 1 Bath 500 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 29
    price $2,198
    square feet 500
    availibility Now
  • Unit 14
    price $2,198
    square feet 500
    availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs
    Max of 2, 25 lbs. Weight Limit
    Restrictions:
    Indoor cats and small dogs (under 25 lbs) with additional deposit and subject to a pet addendum.
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  • Cats
    Max of 2, 25 lbs. Weight Limit
    Restrictions:
    Indoor cats and small dogs (under 25 lbs) with additional deposit and subject to a pet addendum.
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  • Surface Lot
    Subject to availability (max. 1 parking space per unit)
  • Covered
    Subject to availability (max. 1 parking space per unit)

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Information

  • Built in 1961
  • 41 units/2 stories

About Hillcrest Place

Hillcrest Place Apartments in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA | Hillcrest Place, a residential community featuring Studio, & One Bedroom & Two Bedroom Apartments | Pet-Friendly Community

Hillcrest Place is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Close to downtown San DIego
  • Convenient access to public transit and bikeshare
  • Lots of closet space
  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facility
  • On-site manager
  • Spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Accepts Electronic Payments
  • Online portal for rent payments and maintenance
  • On-site laundry
  • Gated building with intercom
  • Beautifully landscaped
  • Freeway Access
  • Assigned off-street parking (add'l fee)

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Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Controlled Access

Gated

24 Hour Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Walk-Up
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Freezer

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Walk-Up
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Close to downtown San DIego
  • Convenient access to public transit and bikeshare
  • Lots of closet space
  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facility
  • On-site manager
  • Spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Accepts Electronic Payments
  • Online portal for rent payments and maintenance
  • On-site laundry
  • Gated building with intercom
  • Beautifully landscaped
  • Freeway Access
  • Assigned off-street parking (add'l fee)
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Surface Lot Parking $35
Assigned Covered Parking $45
Office Hours
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Tuesday By Appointment
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday By Appointment
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Neighborhood

One of San Diego’s most densely populated neighborhoods, Hillcrest remains a quaint, affluent part of the city that prides itself in its diversity. Local businesses thrive in this lively neighborhood, with pedestrian-friendly streets and a variety of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.

Hillcrest resides just three miles north of bustling downtown San Diego and four miles east of the San Diego International Airport. Residents enjoy living just minutes from the San Diego Bay, waterfront parks, sandy beaches, and the historical Balboa Park. Visit Marston House Museum & Gardens to learn about one of the city’s most prominent families and the master architects and landscapers who created one of the region’s most important estates in 1905 in Balboa Park.

Enjoy some of the local eateries around town by ordering an authentic pie or calzone at Bronx Pizza, or grabbing some brunch at Snooze an A.M. Eatery.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
The Art Inst., San Diego
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Hillcrest Place is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Florence Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
211 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego County Special Education School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
33 Students
Nearby
Wegeforth Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
190 Students
Nearby
Crown Point Jr Music Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
255 Students
Nearby
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
591 Students
Nearby
Roosevelt International Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,105 Students
Attendance Zone
Comprehensive Ed Svs, Dba: Aces Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
St. Vincent De Paul
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
174 Students
Nearby
Montessori School Of San Diego
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
110 Students
Nearby
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
14 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 2.0 miles from Hillcrest Place. Hillcrest Place is near San Diego International, located 2.7 miles or 6 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Washington Street
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Mission Valley Center
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Hazard Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Middletown
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 19 min 13.3 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 27 min 20.3 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 31 min 24.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
55
Transit Score®
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
71
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Hillcrest Place.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Village Hillcrest
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Robinson Plaza
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
The Hub | Hillcrest Market
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Hillcrest Place has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
San Diego Zoo
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Friendship Garden
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Balboa Park
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Hillcrest Place has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Hillcrest Place has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hillcrest Place have in-unit laundry?

While Hillcrest Place does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Hillcrest Place?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Hillcrest Place has one-bedroom available with rent ranges from $2,198/mo. to $2,218/mo.

Is Hillcrest Place pet-friendly?

Yes, Hillcrest Place welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Hillcrest Place?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,198 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $79,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.

Does Hillcrest Place have move-in specials?

Hillcrest Place is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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