
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hilltop area of San Pablo.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Studio Apartments | $2,180 | $2,159 | $2,188 |
| Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,701 | $2,676 |
| Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,749 | $6,451 |
| Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $3,935 | $3,935 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Hilltop Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,549. 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 apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $2.84 price per square foot 4001 Fariss Ln Model at 4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 1936 22nd St Model at 1936 22nd St, Unit #1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap | 4001 Fariss Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 1936 22nd St, Unit #1 | 1936 22nd St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Casa Ensenada Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Tides | Design 1A with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Solace | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | Studio 80% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio ,1BA | $4.94 |
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 $2,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community which is listed at $1,549, 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 11 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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