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

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The Terraces
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terraces

6000 Sunhill CirEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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437 Corte Arango
2 Bedroom Apartments

437 Corte Arango

437 Corte ArangoEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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4576 Appian Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

4576 Appian Way

4576 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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431 Corte Arango
2 Bedroom Apartments

431 Corte Arango

431 Corte ArangoEl 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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4827 Appian Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

4827 Appian Way

4827 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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461 Corte Arango
2 Bedroom Apartments

461 Corte Arango

461 Corte ArangoEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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449 Corte Arango
1 Bedroom Apartments

449 Corte Arango

449 Corte ArangoEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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507 Rincon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Rincon Rd

507 Rincon RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803

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4152-4162 Fran Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4152-4162 Fran Way

4152-4162 Fran WayRichmond, CA 94803

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4140 Fran Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4140 Fran Way

4140 Fran WayRichmond, CA 94803

May Valley, El Sobrante, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,711
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,720
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,995
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
D'Avila Woods Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.15
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
Cerrito Vista Apartments2B - Live Work StudioStudio ,1BA$3.80
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.89
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.26
5255 Sobrante Ave, Unit Back Unit5255 Sobrante Ave1BR,1BA$3.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
May Valley, El Sobrante, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in El Sobrante, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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