Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Kona Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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El Sobrante, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Sobrante Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Sobrante, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $899. Westridge at Hilltop Apartments in the Devon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,401. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Sobrante apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,401
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,883
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Sobrante area is the $2.78 price per square foot The Palermo Model at San Marcos in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,857. The second greatest value El Sobrante apartment is the B2 Model at Bayside Apartment Homes starting at $2,523 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Tara Hills 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.
San MarcosThe Palermo2BR,2BA$2.78
Bayside Apartment HomesB22BR,1BA$2.92
D'Avila Woods Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.15
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.48
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Vista Woods SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Getting Around El Sobrante, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Westridge at Hilltop Apartments listed at $1,580.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment is $899 at Vista Woods Senior.

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 $1,895 at Casa del Sol.

What is the most affordable El Sobrante Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Sobrante Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Solace and starts from $3,995.

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