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

Rumrill Place Apartment

1230 Brookside Dr, Unit 6

Baycliff Apartments

Villa Alvarado

2515 Manchester Ave

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

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1950 Stanton Ave
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5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

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142 Sheryl Dr, Unit 2 bed / 1 bath

Rumrill Gardens Apartments

1333 Market Ave

Kona Apartments

El Paseo Family

Tiki Apartments

1680 24th St

Casa Linda Apartments
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2011 Market Ave

2030 Stanton Ave

Casa Ensenada Apartments

1321 Fillmore St

1321 Fillmore St

Hilltop Commons Apartments

13700 San Pablo Ave

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community
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1537 Truman St

Bella Vista at Hilltop

The Villas at Harbor Pointe

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230 Sanford Ave, Unit 230 sanford

Vue 3600

Bayside Apartments

San Marcos

Furnished Studio-Richmond - Hilltop Mall

4815 Appian Way
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649 El Centro Rd

Solace

Sequoia Townhouses

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3643 West Ct, Unit SI ID1546418P

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The Tides

Chesley Mutual Housing

Vista Woods Senior

Pacific Crest Apartments

Courtyard Terrace Apartments
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450 Corte Arango

4740 Appian Way

201 Sanford Ave

4827 Appian Way
Hilltop Village, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Village Studio Apartments | $2,019 | $1,795 | $2,189 |
| Hilltop Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,413 | $3,115 |
| Hilltop Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $1,750 | $3,621 |
| Hilltop Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $2,099 | $3,935 |
| Hilltop Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hilltop Village Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1333 Market Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Rumrill Place Apartment | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,782 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 2030 Stanton Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,989 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
| 1321 Fillmore St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paseo Family | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Sequoia Townhouses | Redwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 142 Sheryl Dr, Unit 2 bed / 1 bath | 142 Sheryl Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1321 Fillmore St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 2030 Stanton Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 1333 Market Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop Village, San Pablo, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Hilltop Village, San Pablo, CA
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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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