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California San Diego County San Diego Hillcrest

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

1050 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

Senior Housing 55+
5.0
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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,750

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    500 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Roof Terrace
  • Deck
  • Controlled Access
  • Sundeck
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

Pricing & Floor Plans

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$1,750 1 Bed 1 Bath 500 Sq Ft
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* 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 listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $40
  • Dogs
    Max of 1, 25 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Cats
    Max of 1
  • Birds
    • Allowed
  • Fish
    • Allowed
  • Reptiles
    • Allowed
  • Carport

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.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Air Conditioning

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1988
  • 47 units/4 stories

Specialty Housing Details

  • This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older.

About Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

Hillcrest Regency is a senior (55 yr or older), 47 unit building, in the San Diego neighborhood of Hillcrest. An incredible location and walk able, to shops, entertainment, dinning, as well as the zoo, Balboa park, public transportation, and the 163, 805, and 8 freeways. 1 bedroom 1 bath on 2nd floor with east facing Juliet balcony that enjoys a constant breeze. Our community offers affordable and spacious apartments, to meet anyone's budget! Hillcrest Regency is a must-see community, we offer an array of amenities for our residents, onsite laundry facilities, elevator, and a 4th floor roof top terrace with a spectacular view of the San Diego skyline.

Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lemon Grove School District attendance zone.

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Open 8am - 12pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, By Appointment

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Clubhouse

Roof Terrace

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Disposal

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Balcony
  • Deck
Location
1050 Essex St, San Diego,
CA 92103
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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.

Learn more about living in Hillcrest 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Hillcrest San Diego, CA
Studio $2,170 $2,015
1 Bedroom $2,376 $2,391
2 Bedrooms $3,002 $3,014
3 Bedrooms $2,975 $3,903
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Balcony
  • Deck
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Carport Parking $99 - $100
Utilities Included
Air Conditioning Included
Office Hours
Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday By Appointment
619-604-4083
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
San Diego City College
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles 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
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Crown Point Jr Music Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
Village Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
774 Students
Nearby
St. Vincent De Paul
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
Nearby
Comprehensive Ed Svs, Dba: Aces Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
12 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Washington Street, located 2.2 miles from Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community. Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community is near San Diego International, located 2.9 miles or 7 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Washington Street
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Mission Valley Center
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Hazard Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Middletown
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 19 min 13.3 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 27 min 20.4 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 31 min 24.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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65 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Hub | Hillcrest Market
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Hillcrest Colonnade
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Village Hillcrest
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-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 1.4 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Balboa Park
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Friendship Garden
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
San Diego Naval Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
US Marine Corp Recruit Depot
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community has 3 military bases within 4.1 miles, the nearest is San Diego Naval Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this property have in-unit laundry?

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

What utilities are included in rent at this property?

This property includes air conditioning in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at this property?

Parking is available at this property. Contact this property for details.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property 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 this property?

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 $1,750 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $70,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does this property have move-in specials?

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