Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)

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Casa del Sol
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa del Sol

5017-5019 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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4827 Appian Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4827 Appian Way

4827 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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Kona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Tiki Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

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Vista Woods Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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Ridgecrest Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Terrace

801 Alvarez AvePinole, CA 94564
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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

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El Sobrante, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Sobrante Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Sobrante, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments in the Devon Square neighborhood priced from $1,701. Hilltop Commons Apartments in the Tara Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,711. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Sobrante apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,711
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,720
Villa AlvaradoStudio - 1st FlrStudio,1BA$1,745
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,798
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,883
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$1,910
Casa Ensenada Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sobrante area is the $2.82 price per square foot 3x2-C1 Model at Bayside Apartments in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $3,126. The second greatest value El Sobrante apartment is the 1936 22nd St Model at 1936 22nd St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Sobrante apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayside Apartments3x2-C13BR,2BA$2.82
1936 22nd St, Unit 11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.59
4353 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 44353 San Pablo Dam Rd2BR,1BA$2.55
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.68
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Sobrante Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Sobrante?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Sobrante is at Villa Alvarado listed at $1,745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment is $1,701 at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Sobrante is starting from $2,095 at Casa del Sol.

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