
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Village Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Montevista Senior

Villa Alvarado

Rumrill Place Apartment

1230 Brookside Dr, Unit 6

Baycliff Apartments

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1

2515 Manchester Ave

5405 Morrow Dr, Unit 1
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1333 Market Ave

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2011 Market Ave

2340 22nd St
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1321 Fillmore St

1321 Fillmore St

2745 Rollingwood Dr

4022 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 4030

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community

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Bella Vista at Hilltop

The Villas at Harbor Pointe

Vue 3600

301 Willard Ave

Total Monthly Price
649 El Centro Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID1546147P

San Marcos

Solace

Chesley Mutual Housing

Vista Woods Senior
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Pacific Crest Apartments

1537 Truman St

Courtyard Terrace Apartments

450 Corte Arango

4740 Appian Way

201 Sanford Ave

Appian Terrace

4815 Appian Way

4827 Appian Way
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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 | $2,118 | $1,745 | $2,609 |
| Hilltop Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,413 | $3,059 |
| Hilltop Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,750 | $3,599 |
| Hilltop Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $2,317 | $3,935 |
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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 Vista Woods Senior priced from $899. 1333 Market Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1333 Market Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Rumrill Place Apartment | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Hilltop Commons Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,782 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,782 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| 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 August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Village area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Terraces in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Hilltop Village apartment is the 2x2-B3 Model at Bayside Apartments starting at $2,299 with a $2.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x2-B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 1400 Yuba Ave | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 1321 Fillmore St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Villa Alvarado | 2 Bed 1 Ba, 2nd Flr | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Hilltop Commons Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 1333 Market Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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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 Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hilltop Village costs $2,474.
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 12 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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