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  10. Building Photo - Hilltop Terrace
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,748+
    1 BED
    $1,698+

    Hilltop Terrace

    4166 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  13. Building Photo - 4175 4th Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,890
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,890
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,890

    4175 4th Ave Unit 4175 half

    4175 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  18. Building Photo - Harvey Hillcrest
    STUDIO
    $1,900+
    1 BED
    $2,300+
    2 BEDS
    $3,950+

    Harvey Hillcrest

    1661 Harvey Milk St, San Diego, CA 92103
  19. Building Photo - Onyx on Park
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $1,941+
    1 BED
    $2,472+
    2 BEDS
    $3,128+

    Onyx on Park

    3922-3932 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
  26. Building Photo - 3531 Park Blvd
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995

    3531 Park Blvd

    3531 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
  31. Building Photo - Thorn Collection
    STUDIO
    $2,107+
    2 BEDS
    $4,507+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100 - $4,500
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Total Monthly Price$2,107 - $4,507

    Thorn Collection

    504 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92103
    (858) 258-5984
  34. Building Photo - The Warwick
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $2,160+
    1 BED
    $2,505+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,160 - $2,805
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,160 - $2,805

    The Warwick

    606 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
    (619) 349-7137
  37. Building Photo - 402 Arbor Dr
    1 BED
    $2,195+
    2 BEDS
    $2,395+

    402 Arbor Dr

    402 Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  39. Building Photo - 4th
    1 BED
    $2,195

    4th

    3927-3933 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  40. 1 BED
    $2,200+
    2 BEDS
    $3,300+

    Eitol Towers

    1642 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  41. Building Photo - Villa Marquette
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,245+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+

    Villa Marquette

    4191 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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Cheap Apartments in Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

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