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3535 El Portal Dr,
El Sobrante, CA 94803
$2,379 - $3,935 | 1-3 Beds
El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
Area Guide
Delight in natural surroundings just outside a major metropolis
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El Sobrante, which translates to “surplus” in Spanish, is a census designated place in Contra Costa County. Situated about 20 miles northwest of San Francisco, El Sobrante offers residents a quiet place to call home among tree-laden hills as well as convenience to one of the most dynamic cities in the United States.
While El Sobrante is a predominantly residential area, it is accessible to numerous retailers in the Pinole Vista Shopping Center and Hilltop Mall in addition to a variety of thrift stores and restaurants scattered along San Pablo Dam Road. El Sobrante residents enjoy the many outdoor recreational opportunities in their backyard, with Pinole Valley Park, Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, Alvarado Park, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, and San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area all nearby. Easy access to the I-80 makes getting around from El Sobrante simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in El Sobrante, CA is $1,331 for a studio, $1,979 for one bedroom, $2,503 for two bedrooms, and $2,704 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Sobrante has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,979/month
629 Sq Ft
Transportation
52
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
5
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
31
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
333 Students
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Public
Grades K-6
404 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
401 Students
3
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve
- Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
- Ohlone Wilderness
- Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
- Blake Garden
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.