# Hillcrest Place Apartments — llms.txt
# https://hillcrestplace.com
# Last updated: 2026-08

> Hillcrest Place Apartments is a 41-unit studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartment community at 3955 7th Ave in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, CA 92103. Managed by Rob at R.A. Snyder Properties, Inc..

## Property summary

- Studio (~400 sq ft), 1 Bedroom (~550 sq ft), 2 Bedroom (~650 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom units seldom become available
- Gated courtyard building on a cul-de-sac
- 65 years old, two stories, no elevator
- 5.0 stars on Google (9 reviews)
- Pet-friendly: indoor cats and small dogs under 25 lbs ($300 deposit per pet, max 2, $0 monthly pet rent)
- Non-smoking community
- Unfurnished — furniture rental available month-to-month through Cort and other providers (see https://hillcrestplace.com/furnished)
- No on-site leasing office — tours by appointment with Rob

## Current availability

No units currently available. Check back soon or contact us to get on the waitlist.

For all floor plans and availability: https://hillcrestplace.com/floor-plans
To apply: https://hillcrestplace.com/apply

## Lease terms

- Flexible lease terms including month-to-month ($100/month above standard rate, rare in Hillcrest)
- Early termination option available on longer leases (terms vary)
- Security deposit: $750
- Application fee: $45 per adult occupant
- Income requirement: 2.5x rent in verifiable gross monthly income
- No hard credit score cutoff — overall payment history reviewed
- Cosigners and guarantors welcome
- Renters insurance required
- No subletting, Airbnb, or VRBO
- Sight-unseen applications accepted for out-of-state relocators; video tours available on request

## Typical monthly cost

Rent covers the unit only. Utilities and internet are billed separately.

### Studio (~400 sq ft)
- Base rent: $1,898–$1,948/month
- Utilities (water, sewer, trash): ~$35–$60/month per household member
- Internet (tenant chooses provider): $30–$120/month
- Parking (optional): $60–$80/month
- Estimated total range (single occupant): $1,963–$2,208/month

### 1 Bedroom (~550 sq ft)
- Base rent: $2,198/month
- Utilities (water, sewer, trash): ~$35–$60/month per household member
- Internet (tenant chooses provider): $30–$120/month
- Parking (optional): $60–$80/month
- Estimated total range (single occupant): $2,263–$2,458/month

Utility estimates (water, sewer, trash) are per household member and scale with household size. Electricity and renters insurance are additional. Pet deposit is one-time ($300/pet), no monthly pet rent. Move-in specials may be available that reduce these costs — see current availability above for details.

## Amenities

- Gated courtyard with gas BBQ and outdoor seating and dining area
- On-site mobile-enabled laundry (24 hours)
- Pet-friendly (cats & small dogs up to 25 lbs)
- Cul-de-sac location off University Ave
- Non-smoking community
- High-speed internet from multiple competing providers: Cox and Google Fiber offer gigabit plans; AT’T offers high-speed service; over-the-air providers also available
- Wall heaters in each unit
- No built-in AC; portable AC units with vent hose permitted (window-box units not permitted)
- EV charging: Electrify America fast-charging one block away
- Resident app for rent payments, maintenance requests, and community board

## Location & walkability

- Walk Score: 96 at this address (Walker’s Paradise)
- Transit Score: 54 (Good Transit)
- Bike Score: 71 (Very Bikeable)
- 11-minute walk to Scripps Mercy Hospital
- 21-minute walk to UC San Diego Medical Center (or ~8 min on MTS Route 10)
- 3-minute walk to Whole Foods Market
- 9-minute walk to Trader Joe’s and Ralphs
- 10-minute drive to Downtown / Gaslamp Quarter
- 13-minute drive to San Diego International Airport
- 11-minute drive to Naval Medical Center San Diego
- 12-minute drive to Naval Base San Diego and MCRD
- 11-minute drive to Ocean Beach
- 7-minute drive to Balboa Park & San Diego Zoo

## Website

This website was designed and built by [Bridging Main](https://bridgingmain.com) as a Performance Website—a high-performance property marketing site with individual unit pages, audience-specific landing pages, neighborhood content, AI discoverability, and ongoing optimization. Hillcrest Place Apartments was the first Performance Website.

Learn more: https://bridgingmain.com/services/performance-websites/

## Equal housing opportunity

Hillcrest Place Apartments does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, California, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for residents and applicants with disabilities. See https://hillcrestplace.com/fair-housing for our full fair housing commitment.

## Contact

- Phone: (619) 639-4094
- Email: hillcrestplace-ai@m.knck.io
- Apply online: https://hillcrestplace.com/apply
- Resident portal: https://hillcrestplace.loftliving.com/

## Pages

- Homepage: https://hillcrestplace.com/
- Floor plans & available units: https://hillcrestplace.com/floor-plans
- Photos & property gallery: https://hillcrestplace.com/photos
- Pricing & fees: https://hillcrestplace.com/pricing
- Apply: https://hillcrestplace.com/apply
- Online application: https://hillcrestplace.com/application
- FAQ: https://hillcrestplace.com/faq

- Neighborhood guide: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood
  - Cafés & Bakeries: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/coffee
  - Food & Drink: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/food
  - Sweets & Treats: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/sweets
  - Happy Hours & Nightlife: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/nightlife
  - Groceries & Markets: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/grocery
  - Healthcare: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/health
  - Fitness & Wellness: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/fitness
  - Parks & Outdoors: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/parks
  - Culture & Entertainment: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/culture
  - Everyday Essentials: https://hillcrestplace.com/neighborhood/essentials
- Things to do in Hillcrest: https://hillcrestplace.com/things-to-do
  - The Seven Bridges Walk: https://hillcrestplace.com/things-to-do/seven-bridges
  - Weekly Happenings in Hillcrest: https://hillcrestplace.com/things-to-do/weekly-happenings

- Apartments in Hillcrest guide: https://hillcrestplace.com/apartments-in-hillcrest
- Flexible leases & month-to-month: https://hillcrestplace.com/flexible-leases
- Furnishing your apartment: https://hillcrestplace.com/furnished
- Healthcare workers: https://hillcrestplace.com/healthcare-workers
- Military: https://hillcrestplace.com/military
- Work from home: https://hillcrestplace.com/work-from-home
- Students: https://hillcrestplace.com/students
- Moving to San Diego: https://hillcrestplace.com/relocating
- Pet-friendly: https://hillcrestplace.com/pet-friendly

- Why Hillcrest: https://hillcrestplace.com/why-hillcrest
  - Hillcrest vs. North Park: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-north-park
  - Hillcrest vs. University Heights: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-university-heights
  - Hillcrest vs. Mission Valley: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-mission-valley
  - Hillcrest vs. Normal Heights: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-normal-heights
  - Hillcrest vs. South Park: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-south-park
  - Hillcrest vs. Downtown: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-downtown
  - Hillcrest vs. Little Italy: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-little-italy
  - Hillcrest vs. Beach Neighborhoods: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-beach-neighborhoods
  - Hillcrest vs. UTC / University City: https://hillcrestplace.com/hillcrest-vs-utc

- Fair housing: https://hillcrestplace.com/fair-housing
- Privacy policy: https://hillcrestplace.com/privacy

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