
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the May Valley Neighborhood of El Sobrante, CA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)
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Heritage Grove Apartments

5071 Appian Way

4815 Appian Way

450 Corte Arango

Casa del Sol

4827 Appian Way

Montevista Senior
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Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community

Baycliff Apartments

Villa Alvarado

Montoya Garden

6170 Plymouth Ave, Unit 1 Bd South

Bella Vista at Hilltop
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The Villas at Harbor Pointe

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

Vue 3600

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5269 Riverside Ave, Unit 5

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2814 Lowell Ave, Unit 2814A

Furnished Studio-Richmond - Hilltop Mall

Bayside Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Valley Studio Apartments | $1,984 | $1,700 | $2,189 |
| May Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,413 | $3,172 |
| May Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $2,038 | $3,672 |
| May Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,719 | $2,600 | $5,165 |
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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 Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,701. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,782 |
| Montoya Garden | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,830 |
| Heritage Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in May Valley, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the May Valley 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 May Valley 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 May Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Townhouses | Redwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Vue 3600 | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Evergreen Apartments | Standard 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 5269 Riverside Ave, Unit 5 | 5269 Riverside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap May Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in May Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in May Valley is under $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in May Valley?
The cheapest apartment in May Valley is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in May Valley costs $3,530.
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 14 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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