Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92103
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Hillcrest, CA range from $2,292 to $5,828 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change was an 11.16% increase for single-family 2BR rentals in Hillcrest, CA.
For 3-bedroom homes, single-family units have a median rent of $5,179, compared to $4,142 for condos/townhomes and $3,955 for apartments.
What is the range of rental prices in Hillcrest, CA as of August 2026?
Rent prices in Hillcrest, CA span from $2,292 per month for a 1-bedroom apartment to $5,828 per month for a 4-bedroom single-family home as of August 2026.
How much more does a single-family home cost compared to a condo/townhome for the same number of bedrooms in Hillcrest, CA?
For every bedroom count in August 2026, single-family homes are more expensive than condos/townhomes in Hillcrest, CA—for example, 2BR single-family homes rent for $3,545 compared to $3,300 for condos/townhomes (a $245 premium), while 4BR single-family homes are $5,828 versus $5,649 for condos/townhomes (a $179 premium).
Which rent segment in Hillcrest, CA shows the most unusual number or outlier in August 2026?
The most notable outlier is the 1-bedroom single-family segment, with a 24.66% month-over-month rent increase to $2,580, far exceeding all other monthly changes across segments.
Which segment saw the largest year-over-year rent decrease in Hillcrest, CA, and is this trend broad or localized?
The 1-bedroom condo/townhome segment saw the steepest annual decrease, falling 3.36% year-over-year to $2,312 in August 2026; this decline is primarily limited to 1BR condos/townhomes, as other bedrooms in this property type saw smaller or positive changes.
Hillcrest, CA
August 2026
92103
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,178 – $2,407
-0.55%
7.66%
2-Bedroom
$2,902 – $3,240
2.60%
8.17%
3-Bedroom
$3,817 – $4,094
0.71%
-2.99%
4-Bedroom
$5,555 – $5,909
1.39%
4.65%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,238 – $2,386
2.00%
-3.36%
2-Bedroom
$3,201 – $3,399
-0.95%
2.09%
3-Bedroom
$3,997 – $4,287
-6.02%
-1.91%
4-Bedroom
$5,506 – $5,886
1.06%
4.09%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,485 – $2,676
24.66%
4.51%
2-Bedroom
$3,332 – $3,757
0.72%
11.16%
3-Bedroom
$4,946 – $5,412
-1.01%
9.38%
4-Bedroom
$5,583 – $6,073
3.54%
5.71%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
Hillcrest Rental Trends
In the Hillcrest (92103) rental market, 1BR apartment rents reached $2,305, reflecting a 0.6% climb month-over-month and an 8.31% year-over-year increase. Investors tracking this unit size in Hillcrest (92103) will note the substantial annual rent appreciation in this segment.
Median rent for 3BR condo/townhomes in Hillcrest (92103) advanced 2.69% month-over-month to $4,407, outpacing 3BR apartments at $3,927 by $480. This gap suggests larger condos currently command higher pricing relative to comparable apartment units.
Rental data show that Hillcrest (92103) rental trends feature a 6.38% month-over-month decline in 4BR single-family homes, with median rent now at $5,628 and down 0.4% year-over-year. This segment sits below both apartment and condo pricing for 4BR units as of July 2026.
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