Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $800 (36 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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Vista Woods Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, 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 Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,701. Rumrill Place Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Bayview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Casa Ensenada Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,798
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
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Bayview, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Bayview area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2x2 Platinum Model at The Terraces in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Hilltop Bayview apartment is the 1936 22nd St Model at 1936 22nd St, Unit #1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Devon Square 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.
The Terraces2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$3.00
1936 22nd St, Unit #11936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.55
1501 Broadway Ave, Unit APT 41501 Broadway Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
1970 Powell St, Unit D1970 Powell St2BR,1BA$2.60
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.07

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Hilltop Bayview, San Pablo, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hilltop Bayview?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hilltop Bayview is at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments listed at $2,188.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Bayview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Bayview Apartment is $1,701 at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hilltop Bayview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hilltop Bayview is starting from $1,750 at Rumrill Place Apartment.

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