Kanso Hillcrest | Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

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Located in the heart of San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood, Kanso™ Hillcrest is a place where you can unplug while staying connected. Welcome to your perfect home base. Thoughtfully designed for modern living, each home features Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, grey cabinets, white quartz countertops, a crisp white backsplash, hard surface flooring, and, in select homes, neighborhood views, delivering clean, contemporary finishes that support a streamlined on-the-go lifestyle. Community amenities include a secure mail room, a package room with Amazon lockers, a second-floor courtyard with BBQ grills, and community-wide WiFi, all designed to simplify daily life. A professional maintenance team is on site a few times a week, along with a remote customer support team. Conveniently located just 2 miles north of Downtown San Diego, residents enjoy immediate access to major employment hubs and a vibrant mix of restaurants, local shops, and nightlife. With Balboa Park just half a mile away and beaches within a short drive, weekend adventures are always within reach. Enjoy a highly walkable Hillcrest location with daily essentials just steps away, along with close proximity to the Normal Street Promenade for community events and outdoor gathering spaces. Kanso™ Hillcrest isn't just living made easy, it's a home built around the life you live.

Living at Kanso Hillcrest

Living simply with everything you need and nothing you don't. From package lockers to electronic locks and easy parking for you and your guests, our features are streamlined to fit your life. Our maintenance team is on-site a few times a week, just enough to assist when needed and ensure everything operates seamlessly, and our remote customer support team is available to provide assistance whenever you need it.

Built Around the Life You Live.

AvalonAccess

Pay rent, find policies, and more with our convenient online resident portal.

Relocation Advantage

Offering a wealth of resident resources, our Relocation Advantage program assists in making your transition a smooth one.

Bilt Rewards Alliance

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Community Amenities

Stainless Steel Appliances

Modern homes with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and hard surface flooring.

KansoConnect Technology Package

Pre-installed high-speed WiFi in your apartment and throughout the community, keyless entry via Latch locks, and more.

Package Acceptance

Your deliveries will be held in our Amazon lockers or package room until you get home.

Courtyard

2nd-floor courtyard with BBQ grills

Public Transportation

You'll be just minutes from multiple MTS bus routes and easy connections to Downtown San Diego's trolley system, with strong walkability throughout Hillcrest.

Pet Friendly

In-Unit Washer/Dryer

Walk-in Closets (Select Homes)

• Controlled Access
• Parking
• Smoke Free
• Located 2 miles north of Downtown San Diego
• Just 1 block from Normal Street Promenade, home to weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market and year-round neighborhood events
• Walkable neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and nightlife

• Minutes from San Diego's premier park, Balboa Park, featuring tennis courts, bicycle tracks, a golf course, archery, ballparks, museums, and the San Diego Zoo
• Few miles from great beaches and quaint coastal communities
• Maintenance team is on site a few times a week
• Remote customer support team available 7 days a week
• Higher levels with neighborhood views

About the Hillcrest Neighborhood

Kanso Hillcrest places you in the heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood at 3930 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, a highly walkable urban setting near University Avenue’s everyday shopping, dining, and services. The address earns a Walk Score® of 94 (Walker’s Paradise), along with strong transit and bikeability ratings. For rail connectivity, the San Diego MTS Trolley system provides regional access via the Green Line at nearby Fashion Valley Transit Center, connecting to Downtown San Diego, UC San Diego, and East County. For immediate local service, nearby routes include MTS Route 1 and MTS Route 11, both operating along key Hillcrest corridors. Drivers benefit from quick access to Washington Street and State Route 163, linking efficiently to I-8 and I-5.
Daily conveniences are within easy reach. Just blocks away, The Hub Hillcrest Market features grocery anchors including Trader Joe’s and Ralphs alongside dining, fitness, and essential services. The neighborhood is also home to the Hillcrest Farmers Market, held weekly on University Avenue. For recreation and culture, Balboa Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States, offers museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo just minutes away. Nearby, the Normal Street Promenade provides a pedestrian-focused public space with community events and open-air gathering areas. This central Hillcrest location supports a connected, walkable lifestyle with strong access to transit, retail, and regional destinations.