
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the May Valley Neighborhood of El Sobrante, CA from $1,600 (19 Rentals)
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May Valley, El Sobrante, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in May Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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May Valley Studio Apartments | $2,043 | $1,700 | $2,386 |
May Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,675 | $2,410 |
May Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,000 | $3,240 |
May Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $3,450 | $3,860 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the May Valley Neighborhood of El Sobrante, CA.
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Cheapest Available May Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the May Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hilltop Commons Apartments priced from $1,711. Baycliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable May Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hilltop Commons Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
Baycliff Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Heritage Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in May Valley, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the May Valley area is the $3.15 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at D'Avila Woods Apartments in the in the Refugio Valley neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value May Valley apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Casa del Sol starting at $1,995 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Refugio Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for May Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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D'Avila Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
Hilltop Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Heritage Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
5255 Sobrante Ave, Unit Back Unit | 5255 Sobrante Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMay Valley, El Sobrante, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in El Sobrante, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the May Valley Neighborhood in El Sobrante, CA
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap May Valley Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in May Valley?
The cheapest apartment in May Valley is Hilltop Commons Apartments which is listed at $1,711, while the average apartment in May Valley costs $4,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in May Valley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in May Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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