Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,400 (26 Rentals)

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Kona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan 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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2030 Stanton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2030 Stanton Ave

2030 Stanton AveSan Pablo, CA 94806

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The Tides
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$2,852 - $3,658
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The Tides

3185 Garrity WayRichmond, CA 94806
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WestBridge Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

WestBridge Townhomes

5103 Mozart DrRichmond, CA 94803
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Hilltop, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

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 Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,701. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,701
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,782
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,875
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,989
Bella Vista at HilltopBayfair2BR,1BA$2,278
The TidesDesign 1B1BR,1BA$2,852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CA

As of June 08, 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 Bayfair Model at Bella Vista at Hilltop starting at $2,278 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap4001 Fariss Ln2BR,1BA$2.84
Bella Vista at HilltopBayfair2BR,1BA$2.51
1936 22nd St1936 22nd St2BR,1.5BA$3.06
The TidesDesign 1B with Garage1BR,1BA$3.83
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
2030 Stanton Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.65
SolaceEmerald1BR,1BA$3.46
1950 Stanton Ave1950 Stanton Ave1BR,1BA$3.13
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.68
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.85

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Hilltop, San Pablo, CA

Ranked #7

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

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3.5
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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 $2,852.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,701, 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 14 regular apartments in Hilltop that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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