Hillcrest, CA rental market

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Last updated September 13, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hillcrest, CA is $1,475.

Average rent

$1,475

Month-over-month change

-$175

Year-over-year change

+$425

Available rentals

11

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $1,998.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9003
$1,0002
$1,1001
$1,4003
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8001
$1,900+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $425 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,950$1,050
Feb$1,900$1,200
Mar$1,100$1,158
Apr$1,450$1,100
May$945$1,680
Jun$1,100$1,500
Jul$1,050$1,300
Aug$1,115$1,500
Sep$1,950$1,519
Oct$1,075No data
Nov$1,200No data
Dec$1,050No data

Market temperature

The Hillcrest, CA rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in Hillcrest, CA is 26% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Hillcrest, CA?

The average rent in Hillcrest, CA is $1,475.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, CA is $995 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, CA is $1,195 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Hillcrest, CA is $1,700 per month.

5. How much does it cost to rent a house in Hillcrest, CA?

Houses in Hillcrest, CA rent between $950 - $1,998 with an average rent of $1,475.

6. How has the rent in Hillcrest, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Hillcrest, CA increased by $425

7. How much has the rent in Hillcrest, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Hillcrest, CA decreased by $175

8. How many available rentals are there in Hillcrest, CA?

There are currently 11 rentals available in Hillcrest, CA.

9. How do rent prices in Hillcrest, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Hillcrest, CA is $1,475 — 26.25% lower the national average of $2,000.

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