Lush courtyard at Hillcrest Place Apartments with palm trees and tropical landscaping
5.0 Stars on Google

Your Place in the
Heart of Hillcrest

Studio and one-bedroom apartments on a cul-de-sac in San Diego’s most walkable neighborhood. Starting from $1,898/mo. A gated courtyard, gigabit internet, and a manager who actually picks up the phone.

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A note from Rob

Current move-in specials

#4 Studio
$1,898/mo Call/text for specials
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#12 1 Bedroom
$2,198/mo Your choice of $200/mo off or first month free on a 13-month lease
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#29 1 Bedroom
$2,198/mo Your choice of $200/mo off or first month free on a 13-month lease
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#30 1 Bedroom
$2,198/mo Your choice of $200/mo off or first month free on a 13-month lease
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Welcome Home

A real neighborhood.
A real community.

Sixty years in, the building has good bones and the neighborhood has only gotten better. It’s not about flashy amenities or trendy finishes—it’s about living in the middle of one of San Diego’s best neighborhoods, on a cul-de-sac, with a gated courtyard full of palms and a manager who actually picks up the phone.

Whether you walk to work, love the coffee shops around the corner, or just want to be where things are happening without paying downtown prices—this is the spot. You’re not paying for amenities you won’t use—the neighborhood is the amenity. Everyone belongs here.

5.0 from 9 reviews
Hillcrest Place courtyard with mature palm trees and second-floor walkways
“The location is perfect. Ralph’s, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods are in walking distance—not to mention all the bars and restaurants. The hospital is about a 10-minute walk as well. The best part about these apartments is the manager Rob.”
— Sam, 3.5-year resident · Google Review
Apartments in Hillcrest

Right-sized apartments,
flexible lease terms

Apartments that let you spend your time (and money) enjoying the neighborhood. Flexible lease terms available—including month-to-month. Pet-friendly, with gigabit internet from three providers.

1 available

Studio

~~400 sq ft
$1,898/mo
  • Full kitchen
  • Built-in closet
  • Hardwood-style flooring
  • Wall heater
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3 available

1 Bedroom

~~550 sq ft
$2,198/mo
  • Separate bedroom
  • Full kitchen
  • Built-in closet
  • Hardwood-style flooring, carpeted bedroom
See Available 1 Bedrooms

4 apartments currently available. Prices, availability, and terms subject to change.

Getting Started

Three steps to your new apartment

1

Browse apartments

Check out available units, floor plans, and pricing. Every apartment has its own page with photos, features, and details.

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2

Schedule a tour

Tours are by appointment with Rob. See the courtyard, walk the neighborhood, and find the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.

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3

Apply online

Submit your application through our online portal. It takes about 10 minutes, and you’ll know within 24–48 hours.

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The Courtyard

Step outside your door
into a courtyard oasis

Lush, mature landscaping that fills the courtyard with shade, color, and the feeling that you’re somewhere special—not just another apartment building. Gated at the front, with the courtyard shared by all residents.

Palm trees & courtyard path
Towering palms
Birds of paradise & ferns
Tropical color year-round
Gather, grill, or work from your laptop
Gas BBQ & seating
Palms Birds of Paradise Ferns Agave & Aloe Succulents
The Neighborhood

The reason you’ll move here.
The reason you’ll stay.

Hillcrest is one of San Diego’s most walkable, vibrant, and welcoming neighborhoods. Restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, hospitals, nightlife—it’s all within walking distance. You won’t need to drive.

“A nice community that is located smack dab in the middle of Hillcrest—great for walking to anywhere in the neighborhood.”
— Gareth, 2-year resident · Google Review
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93
Walk Score
Walker’s Paradise

What’s closest

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Remote-Friendly

Your office has a great commute

Hillcrest Place works well for remote workers. Gigabit internet from three competing providers, a gated courtyard for thinking breaks, and some of San Diego’s best coffee shops right around the corner when you need a change of scenery.

  • Gigabit Internet (3 Providers)
  • Cul-de-Sac Location
  • Cafés Everywhere
  • Walkable Errands
Why Hillcrest is ideal for remote work →
Community

The essentials, covered

We keep it simple on purpose. You shouldn’t pay for amenities you won’t use—the neighborhood is the amenity, and we make sure home base has what you actually need.

Gated Courtyard

Controlled-access gate on a cul-de-sac

Gas BBQ & Seating

Grill, dine, or work from your laptop outside

24/7 Laundry

On-site, available around the clock

Assigned Parking

Reserved uncovered & covered carport options

Gigabit Internet

Cox, AT&T Fiber, and Google Fiber—your choice

Resident App

Pay rent, request maintenance, community board

Pet-friendly (indoor cats & small dogs under 25 lbs) · Non-smoking community · Flexible leases including month-to-month · Cosigners welcome · EV charging one block away

What Residents Say
5.0 · 9 reviews

“Just finished almost 2.5 years there. Great apartment and Rob is especially incredible. Very equitable, approachable, and treats his tenants like human beings. Thanks for everything!”

— Isaac Kaplan · Google Review

“I ended up living in this building for a total of 3.5 years and I loved it! The location is perfect, Ralph's, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods are in walking distance. Not to mention all the bars and restaurants! The hospital is about a 10 minute walk as well. The best part about these apartments is the manager Rob.”

— Sam · Google Review

“Lived here for 2 years in a one bedroom, overall a very positive living situation and experience. A nice community that is located smack dab in the middle of Hillcrest - great for walking to anywhere in the neighborhood. The property manager, Rob, is especially great and always very responsive and attentive to residents's needs.”

— Gareth Kloeden · Google Review
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Get In Touch

Ready to see the place?

Tours are by appointment—no lobby shuffle, no leasing office, just Rob showing you around. Give him a call, send a message, or apply online.

“Rob is especially incredible. Very equitable, approachable, and treats his tenants like human beings.”
— Isaac, 2.5-year resident · Google Review
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