Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA from $1,400 (63 Rentals)

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450 Corte Arango
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450 Corte Arango

450 Corte ArangoEl 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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Casa del Sol
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa del Sol

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

Appian Terrace

4481 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
property at 1539 Nob Hill Ave

$1,550

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1539 Nob Hill Ave

PinoleCA94564

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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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Vista Woods Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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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 Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $1,678. Westridge at Hilltop Apartments in the Devon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Sobrante apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$1,678
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Villa AlvaradoStudio - 1st FlrStudio,1BA$1,745
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,782
Montoya GardenSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,830
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,883
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,989
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Sobrante area is the $2.50 price per square foot Redwood Model at Sequoia Townhouses in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value El Sobrante apartment is the 2x2 Classic Model at Vue 3600 starting at $2,699 with a $2.84 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.
Sequoia TownhousesRedwood2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Vue 36002x2 Classic2BR,2BA$2.84
Evergreen ApartmentsStandard 22BR,1BA$2.74
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.55
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
5269 Riverside Ave, Unit 55269 Riverside Ave2BR,1BA$2.73
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.65
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Vista Woods Senior listed at $1,678.

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 $1,989 at 2030 Stanton Ave.

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