
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $2,038 (45 Rentals)


Baycliff Apartments

2030 22nd St

2101-2111 Stanton Ave

2041 Stanton Ave

1930 Stanton Ave

1901-1915 Powell St

1937 Van Ness St

2216 Road 20
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2394 Road 20

1716 Broadway Ave

5415 Morrow Dr

1936 22nd St

48 Alan Ct

1618 Broadway

2734 17th St

2021 Stanton Ave

2364 21st St
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2022 Mason St

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2395 Standard Ave

1700 Broadway Ave

47 Alan Ct

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1501 Broadway Ave

1937 Powell St
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5405-5411 Morrow Dr

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2030 Stanton Ave

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2839 Del Camino Dr

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The Tides

Bella Vista at Hilltop

Solace

Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community

3100 Shane Dr

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Hilltop, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Studio Apartments | $2,188 | $2,188 | $2,189 |
| Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,413 | $3,039 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $2,038 | $3,579 |
| Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $3,935 | $3,935 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, San Pablo, CA
Ranked #7
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hilltop, San Pablo, CA
Highland Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop is under $2,557.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is 2030 Stanton Ave which is listed at $1,989, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $3,935.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop?
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 10 regular apartments in Hilltop that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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