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  19. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,195

    Villa Pacifica

    3630 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  21. Building Photo - Melrose Canyon
    1 BED
    $2,275+
    2 BEDS
    $3,000+
    3 BEDS
    $3,950+

    Melrose Canyon

    4053 8th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  26. Building Photo - 4th
    1 BED
    $2,295

    4th

    3927-3933 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  29. Building Photo - MoDE
    $492 Off
    Price Drop. $492 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,335+
    1 BED
    $3,065+
    2 BEDS
    $3,961+

    MoDE

    635 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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  33. Large Kitchen with ample room to move around - The Fort
    STUDIO
    $2,395+
    2 BEDS
    $4,295+

    The Fort

    1011 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  41. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $2,619+
    1 BED
    $3,374+

    AVA Balboa Park

    3288 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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Cheap Apartments in Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

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Walker’s Paradise

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
65

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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