
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA from $1,500 (30 Rentals)
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Hillsdale, Pleasant Hill, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Studio Apartments | $2,184 | $1,595 | $3,161 |
| Hillsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $1,619 | $4,430 |
| Hillsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,895 | $5,118 |
| Hillsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $2,500 | $3,910 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Hillsdale Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hillsdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsdale area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $1,595. Sequoyah Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,619. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sequoyah Apartments | Sequoyah 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
| Palace Apartment Homes | Palace 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| St Moritz Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,794 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Concord 1441 | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2x2 A Renovated Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,137. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the The Willow Model at Wood Creek starting at $2,990 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crest Pleasant Hill | 2x2 A Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Wood Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Adelaide Pines | Adelaide 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Palace Apartment Homes | Palace 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 746 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| St Moritz Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Modera Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Sequoyah Apartments | Sequoyah 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsdale is under $1,861.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Sequoyah Apartments which is listed at $1,619, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $2,919.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsdale?
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 29 regular apartments in Hillsdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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