What It Actually Costs
No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Everything you’ll pay—before you sign.
Cost at a Glance
A quick look at what to expect each month. The calculator below lets you build your exact estimate.
Studio
~400 sq ft- Base rent
- $1,898–$1,948/mo
- Utilities (water, sewer, trash)
- ~$35–60/mo est.
- Internet (you choose provider)
- $30–120/mo
- Parking (optional)
- $60–$80/mo
1 Bedroom
~550 sq ft- Base rent
- $2,198/mo
- Utilities (water, sewer, trash)
- ~$35–60/mo est.
- Internet (you choose provider)
- $30–120/mo
- Parking (optional)
- $60–$80/mo
Move-in specials are currently available that can bring these prices down. Use the calculator below to see your actual cost.
Utility estimates are based on single occupancy and vary by household size and usage. Electricity and renters insurance are additional. Pet deposit is one-time ($300/pet), no monthly pet rent.
Our Commitment to Transparent Pricing
Most apartment communities make you ask about fees after you’re already interested. Application fees, admin fees, utility billing structures, move-out deductions—the full picture often doesn’t come together until you’re reading the lease.
We think that’s backwards. Every cost at Hillcrest Place is listed on this page: what you pay at move-in, what you pay monthly, what’s optional, and what we don’t charge. No footnotes that change the math. No fees that only surface at signing.
Move-In Costs
Here’s what to expect from application through lease signing. All deposits are fully refundable per the terms of your Holding Deposit Agreement and Lease Agreement.
At Application
Per adult applicant. Covers background and credit screening. Nonrefundable.
After Approval
Reserves your unit until lease signing. This amount is applied to your security deposit—it’s not an additional charge.
At Lease Signing
Standard deposit on approved credit. Fully refundable per lease terms. Holding deposit of $300 is applied, so the remaining balance at signing is $450.
Additional deposit: An additional $250–$500 may be required based on screening results. Also fully refundable per your lease terms.
Max 2 pets. Cats and small dogs up to 25 lbs. Treated as additional security deposit (fully refundable per your lease terms). No monthly pet rent.
Estimate Your Monthly Cost
These estimates are based on current pricing and may change before lease signing. Some costs, such as water, sewer, and trash, vary based on usage and total building occupancy and are billed by the property. Electric and gas are billed directly by SDG&E. Actual amounts, terms, and conditions are determined by your Lease Agreement. Select what applies to you to see an estimated monthly range.
Indoor cats and small dogs up to 25 lbs, max 2 pets per unit.
Subject to availability. Maximum one space per unit.
Subject to availability. Maximum one storage space per unit.
Application fee (nonrefundable): per adult + cosigner. Utility billing: per occupant (adults + children).
This calculator estimates costs for planning purposes. Occupancy is evaluated individually for each unit—entering a number here does not determine or guarantee approval for any household size.
For larger households, we recommend reaching out to Rob to discuss which units would be the best fit. We evaluate occupancy on a case-by-case basis considering the size and configuration of each unit.
Estimated Monthly Cost
†Estimated based on usage and total building occupancy. ‡Billed by SDG&E directly to resident.
Plus internet ($30–$120/mo) and renters’ insurance ($10–$25/mo), arranged directly by you.
Optional positive rent reporting: $4.99/mo, billed by RealPage. Enroll via the resident portal.
Estimated Move-In Cost
What We Don’t Charge
Other communities tack on fees that add up fast. Here’s what you won’t see on your bill.
Current Specials
Move-in incentives on available units. Visit each apartment’s page for full details and options.
Only one available! 
Best deal through 5/15! Virtually staged 
$0 deposit through 6/1! Fees & Policies
Tap for details on any item.
Water/sewer† $20–$40 est.
Estimated based on usage and total building occupancy. Not sub-metered. Common area usage deducted.
Trash† $15–$20 est.
Estimated based on usage and total building occupancy. Not sub-metered.
Electric & gas Varies (SDG&E)
Billed by SDG&E directly to resident based on your usage.
Renters’ insurance Required (Varies)
$300,000 liability minimum. If coverage lapses, a landlord-placed tenant liability policy (LPTLI) may be applied at $8/mo—liability coverage only (no contents), naming the property, not the resident. Maintaining your own policy is strongly recommended.
Internet $30–$120 (Cox, AT&T, GFiber, and others)
Arranged directly by resident. Multiple providers available including Cox (gigabit), AT&T, and GFiber formerly Google Fiber Webpass (gigabit).
Positive rent reporting $4.99/mo (RealPage)
Reports on-time rent payments to major credit bureaus. Enroll via the resident portal.
†Estimated based on usage and total building occupancy. Actual amounts vary month to month.
Situational Fees
These only apply in specific circumstances.
Late fee $40
If rent is not received by the 5th of the month.
NSF / Returned payment $25
For insufficient funds or returned payments.
Early lease termination One month’s base rent
If the early termination option is exercised per the lease agreement.
Online payment fees Varies
Credit and debit card payments may incur a processing fee charged by the payment processor, not by the property. eCheck payments linked to your bank account have no fee.
Move-in proration Varies
Full deposit and one month’s rent collected at move-in regardless of move-in date. Second month prorated based on a 30-day accounting month.
Complete Fee Schedule
Every cost at Hillcrest Place, in one place. Tap a category to filter, or scroll through the full list.
| Fee | Amount | Description | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee (per applicant) | $45 | Covers background check and credit screening for each adult applicant or cosigner. | Move-In |
| Holding deposit | $300 | Reserves your unit after approval. Applied as a credit toward your security deposit at lease signing. | Move-In |
| Security deposit | $750 | Standard deposit on approved credit, fully refundable per lease terms. | Move-In |
| Additional deposit | $250–$500 | May be required based on screening results. Fully refundable. | Move-In |
| Additional deposit (pets) (per pet) | $300/pet | Refundable deposit per pet, treated as additional security deposit. | Move-In |
| Water/sewer (per occupant)† | $20–$40 est. | Property-billed utility based on building usage and occupancy. Scales with number of occupants. | Monthly (Required) |
| Trash (per occupant)† | $15–$20 est. | Property-billed utility based on building usage and occupancy. Scales with number of occupants. | Monthly (Required) |
| Electric & gas | Varies | Billed directly by SDG&E based on your usage. Amount varies by season and consumption. | Monthly (Required) |
| Renters’ insurance | Required | Required liability coverage ($300K minimum). Arranged and paid directly by resident. | Monthly (Required) |
| Monthly pet rent (per pet) | $0 | Monthly charge per pet. Currently $0 at Hillcrest Place. | Monthly (Optional) |
| Parking (uncovered) | $60 | Assigned uncovered parking spot, subject to availability. | Monthly (Optional) |
| Parking (covered carport) | $80 | Assigned covered carport parking spot, subject to availability. | Monthly (Optional) |
| Storage | $75 | On-site storage unit, subject to availability. | Monthly (Optional) |
| Internet | $30–$120 | High-speed internet arranged directly by resident. Multiple providers serve the building. | Monthly (Optional) |
| Positive rent reporting | $4.99/mo | Optional service that reports on-time rent payments to credit bureaus. | Monthly (Optional) |
| Late fee (per occurrence) | $40 | Charged when rent is not received within the grace period. | Situational |
| NSF / Returned payment (per occurrence) | $25 | Charged for insufficient funds or returned payments. | Situational |
| Early lease termination (per occurrence) | One month’s base rent | Fee to exercise the early termination option in your lease. | Situational |
| Online payment fees | Varies | Processing fees on credit/debit card payments, charged by the payment processor. eCheck has no fee. | Situational |
| Move-in proration | Varies | Second month prorated based on move-in date. First month and deposit collected in full at move-in. | Situational |
| Monthly pet rent | $0 | We do not charge monthly pet rent. | Not Charged |
| Admin or processing fees | $0 | We do not charge administrative or processing fees beyond the application. | Not Charged |
| Technology or amenity fees | $0 | We do not charge technology packages or amenity fees. | Not Charged |
| Valet trash or door-to-door waste collection fees | $0 | We do not charge for valet trash or door-to-door waste collection. | Not Charged |
| Monthly pest control fees | $0 | We do not charge monthly pest control fees. | Not Charged |
†Estimated based on usage and total building occupancy. Actual amounts vary month to month.
Move-Out & Deposit Return
All deposits at Hillcrest Place are fully refundable, subject to the terms of your Holding Deposit Agreement and Lease Agreement. We don’t do “nonrefundable” deposits.
Your security deposit (and any additional deposit) is returned after move-out, minus any deductions for damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, or other charges per your lease agreement. An itemized statement of deductions is provided within 21 days as required by California law.
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