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Hilltop Terrace

4166 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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    $1,598 - $2,200

  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 1 bd

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  • Square Feet

    400 - 666 sq ft

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
Studio Studio 0 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 400 SF Not Available
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 541 SF Not Available
Studio $1,598 – $2,200 Not Available
Studio 1 Bath 400 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
One Bedroom $1,698 – $2,198 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 500 – 666 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
One Bedroom - Remodeled $2,098 – $2,198 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 500 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
Studio $1,598 – $2,200 Not Available
Studio 1 Bath 400 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
One Bedroom $1,698 – $2,198 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 500 – 666 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
One Bedroom - Remodeled $2,098 – $2,198 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 500 Sq Ft $750 Deposit
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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    $45
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet deposit
    $300
  • Weight limit
    35 lb
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  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet deposit
    $300
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  • 42 units/3 stories

About Hilltop Terrace

Hilltop Terrace Apartments in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA | Hillcrest Terrace, a residential community featuring Studio, and One Bedroom Apartments | Pet-Friendly Community

Hilltop Terrace 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

  • * In select, remodeled units
  • Radiant heat
  • Stainless steel appliances*
  • Online Rent Payment
  • BBQ Area

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Pool

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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Grill
  • Pool
  • * In select, remodeled units
  • Radiant heat
  • Stainless steel appliances*
  • Online Rent Payment
  • BBQ Area
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Deposit $300
Dog Deposit $300
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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: 8 min 0.4 mi
Calif. Western School of Law
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
The Art Inst., San Diego
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
University of San Diego
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Hilltop Terrace is within 8 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
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 County ROP
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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 1.8 miles from Hilltop Terrace. Hilltop Terrace is near San Diego International, located 2.5 miles or 6 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Washington Street
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Middletown
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Mission Valley Center
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Hazard Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 20 min 14.7 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 28 min 20.6 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 32 min 24.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Very Walkable
87
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
53
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
69
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Time and distance from Hilltop Terrace.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Plaza on Fourth
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Robinson Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Village Hillcrest
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Hilltop Terrace has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-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: 5 min 2.2 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 6 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 2.8 mi
Hilltop Terrace has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including San Diego Zoo, Friendship Garden, and Fleet Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
UC San Diego Health Hirest - Hirest Medical Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
NMC San Diego
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Hilltop Terrace has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.2 mile away and a 3 minute walk.
 
 

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11/25/20
Would not recommend

Sketchy part of town, and yes, it’s cheap living compared to San Diego rental prices... but you “pay the price” in a sense. Homeless people rinse off and clean themselves in the pool and they break in to sleep in the pool area over night, I’m not judging, and I feel terrible for them, however it feels unsafe as a resident, and it was intensified over COVID time - lots of theft in the area (check nextdoor.com for many examples of how much theft is in the area) and lots of drugs, have seen many body bags in the area from homeless dying on the street (it’s so sad), feels unsafe to walk around, had someone try to break into my apartment in the middle of the night and have had my car vandalized, cops didn’t/can’t do anything. Spent 1 year here and would highly recommend you spend a little more $ to rent elsewhere. Thought it’d be fine, but overall, not worth it. Construction next door is still in full force for another year. Starts at 7am. To top it all off - Management company flubbs numbers to make it so you barely get any of your deposit back ... and they tried to charge me for not giving them 30 days notice to move out when I never needed to (only signed a 1 year lease) just overall a sketchy place to rent from, they’ll take advantage wherever they can. Wouldn’t rent here again.

8/16/15
Cozy with a great location!

Recent resident of this great apartment complex. Quiet, clean and friendly neighbors are the highs. There is also a pool to help cool down in this sunny California weather. 5 minute walk to virtually any kind of restaurant you could imagine.

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