Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmede Hilltop Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,300 (34 Rentals)

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property at 300 Presidio St

$3,149

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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300 Presidio St, Unit 300

300 Presidio St
San PabloCA94806
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Tiki Apartments
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Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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647 17th St, Unit D
$1,950
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647 17th St, Unit D

647 17th StRichmond, CA 94801
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property at 649 El Centro Rd

$2,247

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 24

649 El Centro Rd

El SobranteCA94803
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The Tides
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$2,297 - $3,579
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3185 Garrity WayRichmond, CA 94806
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Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmede Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmede Hilltop area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Terraces at Nevin priced from $1,508. Westridge at Hilltop Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,701. Here are the most affordable Fairmede Hilltop apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,883
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2,080
Vue 36001x1 RB1BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmede Hilltop, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmede Hilltop area is the $2.18 price per square foot Cascade Model at Bella Vista at Hilltop in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,417. The second greatest value Fairmede Hilltop apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Terraces starting at $3,095 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmede Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella Vista at HilltopCascade2BR,2BA$2.18
The Terraces2x22BR,2BA$3.10
Sequoia TownhousesRedwood2BR,1.5BA$2.50
1950 Stanton Ave, Unit A1950 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
Evergreen ApartmentsStandard 22BR,1BA$2.74
5210 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 55210 San Pablo Dam Rd2BR,1BA$2.76
San MarcosThe Firenze1BR,1BA$3.20
4353 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 24353 San Pablo Dam Rd2BR,1BA$2.72
647 17th St, Unit D647 17th St2BR,1BA$2.64
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmede Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmede Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmede Hilltop is under $2,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmede Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmede Hilltop is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in Fairmede Hilltop costs $2,761.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmede Hilltop?

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 Fairmede Hilltop that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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