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Hillcrest Summit

4134 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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    $2,495

  • Bedrooms

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  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    825 sq ft

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Discover comfortable 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes at Hillcrest Summit, ideally located in one of San Diego's most vibrant neighborhoods. Relax in the spa, stay active in the fitness center, or gather with friends at the community barbecue area. Additional community features include an on site laundry facility, Amazon HUB delivery lockers, and underground parking. Inside your apartment home, enjoy upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and select residences with vinyl plank flooring, a fireplace*, and a private patio*. Surrounded by an exciting selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment, you'll have endless opportunities to explore. Enjoy tacos and margaritas at Baja Betty's, fresh sushi at Azuki Sushi Lounge, or your favorite coffee from Better Buzz Coffee or Lestat's Coffee House. Everyday conveniences, neighborhood boutiques, grocery stores, and nearby parks add to the appeal, while the community's central location provides convenient access to Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, and the rest of the city. Take a 360 Property Tour: Pet Policy | No pets allowed. Only assistive animals accepted. Utilities | Water, Sewer, Trash included. Tenants pay SDGE.

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Highlights

  • Den
  • Spa
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator

Pricing & Floor Plans

One Bedroom + Den
$2,495 1 Bed 1 Bath 825 Sq Ft
Available Now
One Bedroom + Den
$2,495 1 Bed 1 Bath 825 Sq Ft
Available 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 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. Payable to 3rd Party
        $40
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0

No Pets Allowed

  • Other
    Underground. 2 tandem spaces for 2br.
  • Covered
    Parking Available
  • Storage Unit
    • Storage Rent
      Charged per rentable item.
      $0 / mo

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

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1988
  • 78 units/4 stories

About Hillcrest Summit

Discover comfortable 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes at Hillcrest Summit, ideally located in one of San Diego's most vibrant neighborhoods. Relax in the spa, stay active in the fitness center, or gather with friends at the community barbecue area. Additional community features include an on site laundry facility, Amazon HUB delivery lockers, and underground parking. Inside your apartment home, enjoy upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and select residences with vinyl plank flooring, a fireplace*, and a private patio*. Surrounded by an exciting selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment, you'll have endless opportunities to explore. Enjoy tacos and margaritas at Baja Betty's, fresh sushi at Azuki Sushi Lounge, or your favorite coffee from Better Buzz Coffee or Lestat's Coffee House. Everyday conveniences, neighborhood boutiques, grocery stores, and nearby parks add to the appeal, while the community's central location provides convenient access to Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, and the rest of the city. Take a 360 Property Tour: Pet Policy | No pets allowed. Only assistive animals accepted. Utilities | Water, Sewer, Trash included. Tenants pay SDGE.

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

Unique Features

  • Amazon Hub Delivery Locker
  • Barbecue Patio
  • Close to Freeway, Shops and Dining
  • Fireplace (4th floor apartments)
  • Free Assigned Parking
  • Free Underground Assigned Parking
  • Google Fiber
  • Intercom Access
  • Online Rent Payment
  • Private Patio / Balcony
  • Shared Laundry Room
  • Sky-Light (4th floor apartments)
  • Well Equipped Fitness Center

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  • Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am - 6pm
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Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Microwave

Disposal

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Carpet
  • Den
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Window Coverings
Location
4134 4th Ave, 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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Hillcrest San Diego, CA
Studio $2,149 $2,027
1 Bedroom $2,378 $2,417
2 Bedrooms $3,058 $3,060
3 Bedrooms $2,810 $3,923
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Courtyard
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Amazon Hub Delivery Locker
  • Barbecue Patio
  • Close to Freeway, Shops and Dining
  • Fireplace (4th floor apartments)
  • Free Assigned Parking
  • Free Underground Assigned Parking
  • Google Fiber
  • Intercom Access
  • Online Rent Payment
  • Private Patio / Balcony
  • Shared Laundry Room
  • Sky-Light (4th floor apartments)
  • Well Equipped Fitness Center
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Carpet
  • Den
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Window Coverings
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
The Art Inst., San Diego
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
University of San Diego
Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Hillcrest Summit is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and The Art Inst., San Diego.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Florence Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
213 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego County Special Education School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
28 Students
Nearby
Wegeforth Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
200 Students
Nearby
Crown Point Jr Music Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Nearby
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
King-Chavez Community Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
Roosevelt International Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Attendance Zone
San Diego County ROP
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
San Diego High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Attendance Zone
Comprehensive Ed Svs, Dba: Aces Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
St. Vincent De Paul
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
223 Students
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 1.8 miles from Hillcrest Summit. Hillcrest Summit is near San Diego International, located 2.5 miles or 6 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Washington Street
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Middletown
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Mission Valley Center
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Hazard Center
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 20 min 14.7 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 28 min 20.7 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 32 min 24.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Active

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Hillcrest Summit.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
120 W Washington St
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
The Plaza on Fourth
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
3882-3888 4th Ave
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Hillcrest Summit has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-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: 6 min 2.2 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Friendship Garden
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Balboa Park
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Hillcrest Summit has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Friendship Garden, and Fleet Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Hillcrest Medical Center at UC San Diego Health
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Hillcrest Summit has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.2 mile away and a 3 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Pacific Fleet Training Center
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
San Diego Naval Air Station
Drive: 12 min 7.7 mi
North Island Naval Air Station
Drive: 20 min 9.0 mi
Hillcrest Summit has 3 military bases within 9.0 miles, the nearest is Pacific Fleet Training Center which is 5.4 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
 
 

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

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

What utilities are included in rent at Hillcrest Summit?

Select utilities are included in rent at Hillcrest Summit, including water, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Hillcrest Summit?

Parking is available at Hillcrest Summit. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

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

Hillcrest Summit has one-bedroom apartments renting for $2,495/mo.

Is Hillcrest Summit pet-friendly?

Hillcrest Summit does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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

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 $2,495 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $99,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Hillcrest Summit have move-in specials?

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

Does Hillcrest Summit offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Hillcrest Summit does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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