
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,400 (64 Rentals)
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Baycliff Apartments

Alpine Mobile Home Park

2030 22nd St

2101-2111 Stanton Ave

2140 Stone St

2041 Stanton Ave

Casa Alta

1930 Stanton Ave

5460-5462 Morrow Dr
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1901-1915 Powell St

1937 Van Ness St

3161 Birmingham Dr

2394 Road 20

2341 21st St

2216 Road 20

3430 San Pablo Dam Rd

3015 Groom Dr

City Center Commons North

2734 17th St
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1618 Broadway

1749 Broadway Ave

1716 Broadway Ave

5415 Morrow Dr

2215 Dover Ave

1936 22nd St

48 Alan Ct

2352 21st St

2022 Mason St

Belvedere Apartments
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2395 Standard Ave

1501 Broadway Ave

Multi-Residential

47 Alan Ct

1700 Broadway Ave

1937 Powell St

2364 21st St

2021 Stanton Ave

2785 16th St

Kona Apartments
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Casa Linda Apartments

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Acacia Palms

5405-5411 Morrow Dr

Willow Branch Apartments

2030 Stanton Ave

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Spelco Apartments

14117-14121 San Pablo Ave
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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 | $2,338 | $1,413 | $3,039 |
| Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $2,038 | $3,579 |
| Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $3,935 | $3,935 |
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There are currently 64 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 Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,701. Casa Linda Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
| 2030 Stanton Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,989 |
| The Tides | Design 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,543 |
| Solace | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $2,557 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $2.45 price per square foot 1950 Stanton Ave Model at 1950 Stanton Ave, Unit A in the in the San Pablo neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the Design 1B with Garage Model at The Tides starting at $3,029 with a $3.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Stanton Ave, Unit A | 1950 Stanton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Tides | Design 1B with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 2030 Stanton Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Solace | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | Studio 80% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio ,1BA | $4.94 |
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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 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 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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