Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,600 (37 Rentals)

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Kona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Tiki Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Vista Woods Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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4827 Appian Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4827 Appian Way

4827 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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Ridgecrest Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Terrace

801 Alvarez AvePinole, CA 94564
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Hilltop Bayview, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Bayview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop Bayview area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,665. Vista Woods Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,678. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Bayview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,665
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$1,678
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,782
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,782
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,883
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$1,910
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Bayview, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Bayview 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 Hilltop Bayview apartment is the 4001 Fariss Ln Model at 4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap starting at $2,700 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop Bayview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sequoia TownhousesRedwood2BR,1.5BA$2.50
4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap4001 Fariss Ln2BR,1BA$2.84
Evergreen ApartmentsStandard 22BR,1BA$2.74
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.55
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.76

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hilltop Bayview, San Pablo, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Bayview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop Bayview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop Bayview is under $1,995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop Bayview is Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community which is listed at $1,665, while the average apartment in Hilltop Bayview costs $3,060.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop Bayview?

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 16 regular apartments in Hilltop Bayview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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