Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Bayview Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $800 (48 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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2030 Stanton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2030 Stanton Ave

2030 Stanton AveSan Pablo, CA 94806

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$2,249

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

649 El Centro Rd

El SobranteCA94803

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The Tides
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$2,819 - $3,599
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The Tides

3185 Garrity WayRichmond, 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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450 Corte Arango
2 Bedroom Apartments

450 Corte Arango

450 Corte ArangoEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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Appian Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appian Terrace

4481 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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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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Truewood by Merrill Pinole
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Truewood by Merrill Pinole

2621 Appian WayPinole, CA 94564
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WestBridge Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

WestBridge Townhomes

5103 Mozart DrRichmond, CA 94803
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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 Vista Woods Senior priced from $899. 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 Hilltop Bayview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Rumrill Place Apartment2BR2BR,1BA$1,750
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,782
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,782
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2,080
Appian Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,162
Bayside Apartments2x2-B32BR,2BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Bayview, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Bayview 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 Hilltop Bayview 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 Hilltop Bayview 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
Evergreen ApartmentsStandard 22BR,1BA$2.74
Bayside Apartments2x1-B12BR,1BA$2.66
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
SolaceEmerald1BR,1BA$3.48
San MarcosThe Vernazza1BR,1BA$3.38
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.97
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.63
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68

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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 $2,299.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop Bayview is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hilltop Bayview costs $2,499.

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 12 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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