
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tara Hills Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tara Hills area of San Pablo.


Hilltop Commons Apartments

Casa Linda Apartments

Vue 3600

4020 San Pablo Dam Rd

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community
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Bella Vista at Hilltop

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Vista Woods Senior

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Tara Hills, San Pablo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tara Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Hills Studio Apartments | $2,141 | $1,904 | $2,188 |
| Tara Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,557 | $3,071 |
| Tara Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,798 | $3,647 |
| Tara Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,865 | $3,126 | $4,282 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tara Hills Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tara Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tara Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior priced from $1,678. 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 Tara Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Hilltop Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tara Hills, CA
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tara Hills area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2x2 Platinum Model at The Terraces in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Tara Hills apartment is the 2x2 Classic Model at Vue 3600 starting at $2,699 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tara Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces | 2x2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Vue 3600 | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Solace | Aquamarine | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 1501 Broadway Ave, Unit APT 4 | 1501 Broadway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Hilltop Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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Best Local Schools in Tara Hills, San Pablo, CA
Tara Hills Elementary
Pinole Valley High
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Tara Hills, San Pablo, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tara Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tara Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tara Hills is under $2,533.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tara Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Tara Hills is Westridge at Hilltop Apartments which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in Tara Hills costs $4,007.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tara Hills?
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 13 regular apartments in Tara Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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