Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Village Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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1333 Market Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1333 Market Ave

1333 Market AveSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Kona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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El Paseo Family
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Paseo Family

1150 Brookside DrSan 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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2011 Market Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2011 Market Ave

2011 Market AveSan 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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1321 Fillmore St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 Fillmore St

1321 Fillmore StSan Pablo, CA 94806

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property at 1537 Truman St

$1,800 - $2,350

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1537 Truman St

RichmondCA94801

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property at 649 El Centro Rd

$2,250

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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
$2,588 - $3,560
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The Tides

3185 Garrity WayRichmond, CA 94806
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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Vista Woods Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

600 Roble AvePinole, 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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201 Sanford Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Sanford Ave

201 Sanford AveRichmond, CA 94801
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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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Hilltop Village, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop Village area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1333 Market Ave priced from $1,549. 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 Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,549
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
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,782
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,989
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2,080
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Village, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Village area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2x2 Model at El Paseo Family in the in the San Pablo neighborhood starting from $1,627. The second greatest value Hilltop Village apartment is the Redwood Model at Sequoia Townhouses starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
El Paseo Family2x22BR,2BA$1.50
Sequoia TownhousesRedwood2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Bayside Apartments2x1-B22BR,1BA$2.55
142 Sheryl Dr, Unit 2 bed / 1 bath142 Sheryl Dr2BR,1BA$3.00
1321 Fillmore St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.63
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.65
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.67
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop Village, San Pablo, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northern San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop Village is under $2,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop Village is 1333 Market Ave which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in Hilltop Village costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop Village?

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

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