Hillcrest Property Management

Hillcrest Rental Market

Known for its unique charm and lively atmosphere, Hillcrest offers a diverse and dynamic rental market that attracts tenants seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle. Cal-Prop’s deep roots in the Hillcrest community ensure we connect renters with properties that perfectly match their needs, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.

Property Owners in Hillcrest

Owning property in Hillcrest comes with unique opportunities, and Cal-Prop offers customized management services to help you make the most of your investment. Our team handles the day-to-day operations with precision, giving you the freedom and confidence to focus on what matters most.

Quick Turns with High Quality Tenants

Our proprietary tenant screening process, quick turn practices, and an all hands-on deck approach gives us an advantage to find, qualify, and close the best tenants at the highest rents the market will allow.

First-rate Customer Service

With a dedicated Vice President overseeing your property, you’ll have a single point of contact coordinating your entire team ensuring smooth operations, from leasing to repairs. While everything is online, we answer calls faster and more efficiently than any competitor.

Fast and Affordable Property Maintenance

We are pros at tackling routine and major issues with fast, cost effective results. For example, any mainline replacement is 75-80% of the cost of a typical plumbing contractor. Our in-house team aims to give you better pricing and faster service to minimize vacancy and turnover time while ensuring 100% resident satisfaction.

Hillcrest Rental Market

Hillcrest is one of the most diverse, engaging, and interesting neighborhoods in the San Diego area. Renting a home in Hillcrest means you’ll enjoy a vibrant community filled with culture, art, great dining, and a growing neighborhood with endless opportunities for fun. Whether it’s eating on University Avenue or shopping on Fifth Avenue, this is the place to be.

Farmers markets. Coffee houses. The annual Pride Parade. Renting in Hillcrest also means access to a walkable lifestyle, with everything you need just steps away, from trendy boutiques to cozy bookshops. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife, including live music venues and rooftop bars, or relax in one of the many parks and outdoor spaces the neighborhood has to offer. Hillcrest’s convenient location makes commuting a breeze, while its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere ensures there’s something for everyone.

Why Invest in Hillcrest Properties

Our Hillcrest property management services include leasing, managing, and maintenance, but we’re doing more for you than finding tenants, collecting rent, and responding to repair needs. We’ll help you approach this market in a way that maximizes every opportunity. We’ll talk about what kind of features today’s tenants are looking for and how you can optimize your investment for higher rents and better appreciation.
With Hillcrest’s increasing population density and the optimization of new zoning plans, property owners have the opportunity to enhance their investments by adding or remodeling features to meet the growing demand. Average rents are high, property appreciation continues to rise, and low vacancy rates paired with strong tenant retention make this neighborhood an ideal market for rental property success.

Let’s Talk About Your Hillcrest Rental Property

Reach out to the experienced team at Cal-Prop Management and let’s start improving your rental experience today. We’ll help you implement immediate solutions while also crafting long-term strategies to maximize your investment’s success. Call us now to get started!

What People Are Saying About Us

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Oct 31, 2025
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Oct 30, 2025
Google - Edward Theodore - Cal-Prop Management
Trusted property management & rentals
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Oct 30, 2025
Google - Patricia Z. - Cal-Prop Management
Michael was super professional and easy to work with. I ended up renting somewhere else, but he was friendly, helpful, and great throughout the process.
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Oct 27, 2025
Google - torrie Englert - Cal-Prop Management
I had to be out of my apartment on very short notice and needed a new place immediately. I called Cal-Prop and talked with Kurt, who was so friendly and helpful in walking me through the available properties that fit my budget. He answered all my leasing and application questions and then worked to schedule a couple tours for me. The next day, I toured a couple apartments in City Heights area that Jaime was the manager for. There was never any high-pressure tactics and I really felt that the people I talked with just wanted me to find a good place to live. They told me what to look out for in apartments and common scams that are on Craigslist. I wound up renting somewhere else, but Cal-Prop really helped me out and they will definitely be my first call if I have to move in San Diego again.
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5.0/5
Oct 24, 2025
Google - hunter bryan - Cal-Prop Management
Kari is always such a great help. I had lost my key once I had gotten back into town from a two week trip in Europe. Even with the time change she was able to get back to me instantly and get me a new key within first hour that I got back in San Diego. Thank you again Kari!
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Oct 23, 2025
Google - Martin Chavez - Cal-Prop Management
Albert and Ashley were a pleasure to work with! They communicated clearly, were helpful and made the entire application process smooth and stress free. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’m really enjoying my new apartment and appreciate their excellent service! Highly recommend
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Oct 23, 2025
Google - Irma B - Cal-Prop Management
Great experience. Always quick answers to all questions.
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Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 20, 2025
Google - Mike Fenston - Cal-Prop Management
I've had Cal-Prop for over a decade now and they are great. The management pretty much runs on autopilot and I rarely need to get involved but sometimes things go sideways for whatever reason and I do. They raise rents, deal with repairs and new tenants when needed. Highly recommended.
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Oct 7, 2025
Google - Stewart Cohen - Cal-Prop Management
Great managers
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Sep 29, 2025
Google - CaseyMichael Bacall - Cal-Prop Management
Tyler was such a big help getting our new door and garage locks set, along with updating our cabinet shelving when we moved into our new apartment.
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Sep 24, 2025
Google - Lila - Cal-Prop Management
Maintenance is easy to report on the online portal and Tyler was quick to unclog the shower a couple days later. Thanks Tyler!
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Sep 10, 2025
Google - Aisha - Cal-Prop Management
Kari has been so amazing and responsive whenever I’ve had an issue. I locked myself out of my apartment, and she was there so fast to help me get back in! She has been so sweet and professional.
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Sep 3, 2025
Google - Jessica Nahama - Cal-Prop Management
Hobie is awesome! He’s super responsive, communicative and always helps us anytime we need anything with our rental. As far as property managers go, he’s the best and has made a huge difference in our experience! Hobie and Tamara both go above and beyond. They’re always professional, responsive, and genuinely caring. I couldn’t ask for better support from a property management team! 10/10 recommend!
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5.0/5
Sep 1, 2025
Google - Stephanie Schofield - Cal-Prop Management
We have had a great experience with Cal Prop in our home in IB! They worked with us to get into the perfect home for our family and the maintenance always responds quickly! Maria and Jaqueline have been wonderful and I would recommend working with either of them, they made the application process very easy for us!
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5.0/5
Aug 21, 2025
Google - peter V - Cal-Prop Management
My property manager at this firm is Eric Paulin whom I have had as property manager for 15 years because he is authentic, knowledgeable, of high integrity and responsive to my needs as a property owner. The firm communicates well and acts fairly toward tenants and property owners. I've recommended CalProp and Eric to others and I'm sure they will be pleased by the service they receive. I am a very enthusiastic client of CalProp.
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Aug 20, 2025
Google - Dan Hilsdorf - Cal-Prop Management
When my father passed away in June, I rapidly found myself “unretired” and responsible for all his affairs from 2700 miles away. With only anecdotal knowledge of his properties, I relied heavily on Melissa at Cal-Prop. She’s a very professional single point of contact. Cash was frozen by the banks, and she helped me ensure all the bills got paid. She educated me on the various reports so i can complete the final tax return. She ensures the insurance & property taxes are paid, and provides good recommendations. Melissa helped facilitate the final clean out of my father’s apartment as well as his friend’s who died 6 weeks earlier. Rick has shared his wisdom with me on several topics. I highly recommend Cal-Prop.
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Jul 28, 2025
Google - Dylan Gemma - Cal-Prop Management
Cal-Prop took over as our property management company mid-lease, and they were all great to work with - prompt, professional, and helpful. Hobie in particular was a pleasure to work with and always quick to respond to any issues we had, as well as to rental verification checks when we moved to a different city!
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Jul 28, 2025
Google - Sydney Andrews - Cal-Prop Management
Hobie was very helpful throughout our lease and always responded quickly to any issues we had. He was also a great reference for our rental verification history when we relocated to the Bay Area. Would recommend!