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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,782
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
Montoya GardenSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA

As of July 10, 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 1950 Stanton Ave Model at 1950 Stanton Ave, Unit A starting at $2,300 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the San Pablo 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
1950 Stanton Ave, Unit A1950 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
Evergreen ApartmentsStandard 22BR,1BA$2.74
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.55
5210 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 55210 San Pablo Dam Rd2BR,1BA$2.76
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
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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Frequently Asked Questions about El Sobrante

What type of rentals are currently available in El Sobrante?

There are currently 357 Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,413 to $3,935. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Sobrante ranging from $1,099 to $8,523.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Sobrante?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Sobrante ranges from $1,099 to $8,523 with an average monthly rent of $3,386.

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