Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Tiki Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tiki Apartments

2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Kona Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Cheapest Available El Sobrante Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Sobrante, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments in the Devon Square neighborhood priced from $1,366. Hilltop Commons Apartments in the Tara Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,711. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Sobrante apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,711
Baycliff ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,720
Vista Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Heritage Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Sobrante, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Sobrante area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd Model at 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #3414 in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value El Sobrante apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Casa Ensenada Apartments starting at $2,275 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Sobrante apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #34143410 San Pablo Dam Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
Casa Ensenada Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
San MarcosThe Varenna1BR,1BA$2.98
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.62
Montoya Garden1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.68
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Baycliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.59
Hilltop Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.89
5523 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit a5523 San Pablo Dam Rd1BR,1BA$3.00

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Getting Around El Sobrante, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Sobrante Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Sobrante?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Sobrante is at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments listed at $1,580.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment is $1,366 at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Sobrante Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Sobrante is starting from $1,995 at Casa del Sol.

What is the most affordable El Sobrante Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Sobrante Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Solace and starts from $3,995.

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