
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tara Hills Neighborhood of San Pablo, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community

Vue 3600

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments
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4020 San Pablo Dam Rd

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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 | $1,967 | $1,765 | $2,159 |
| Tara Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,557 | $3,042 |
| Tara Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $1,749 | $3,635 |
| Tara Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $1,990 | $4,270 |
| Tara Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,332 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 11 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 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,549. Vista Woods Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,678. Here are the most affordable Tara Hills 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 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Baycliff Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tara Hills, CA
As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tara Hills area is the $3.11 price per square foot 4001 Fariss Ln Model at 4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Tara Hills apartment is the The Vernazza Model at San Marcos starting at $2,117 with a $2.85 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 Fariss Ln, Unit 2BR Ap | 4001 Fariss Ln | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| San Marcos | The Vernazza | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 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 |
| Vue 3600 | 1x1 RB | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.53 |
| 655 Santa Maria Rd, Unit B | 655 Santa Maria Rd | Studio ,1BA | $3.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Tara Hills, San Pablo, CA
Tara Hills Elementary
Pinole Valley High
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
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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 $2,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tara Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Tara Hills is Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in Tara Hills costs $9,817.
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 18 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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