Solace
3535 El Portal Dr,
El Sobrante,
CA
94803
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Monthly Rent
$2,330 - $3,995
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 3 ba
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Square Feet
643 - 1,200 sq ft
Discover your new home at Solace Apartment Homes in El Sobrante, CA! Located just east of the San Francisco Bay area, this is where to live to be in the heart of it all. Our apartment home community gives you easy access to great local dining, shopping, and irresistible entertainment venues. Easy access to Interstate 80 ensures your stressful commute is a thing of the past.
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit D102price $2,472square feet 705availibility Aug 7
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Unit A207price $2,467square feet 705availibility Aug 13
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Unit B205price $3,032square feet 901availibility Now
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Unit G103price $3,032square feet 901availibility Now
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Unit D305price $3,037square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit G107price $3,035square feet 938availibility Now
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Unit E205price $3,045square feet 938availibility Now
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Unit F101price $3,030square feet 938availibility Sep 7
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Unit E107price $3,995square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit D102price $2,472square feet 705availibility Aug 7
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Unit A207price $2,467square feet 705availibility Aug 13
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Unit B205price $3,032square feet 901availibility Now
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Unit G103price $3,032square feet 901availibility Now
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Unit D305price $3,037square feet 943availibility Now
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Unit G107price $3,035square feet 938availibility Now
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Unit E205price $3,045square feet 938availibility Now
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Unit F101price $3,030square feet 938availibility Sep 7
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Unit E107price $3,995square feet 1,200availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Application Fee$53
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
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Weight limit45 lb
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Pet Limit2
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
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Weight limit45 lb
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Pet Limit2
Details
Lease Options
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12 months
Property Information
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Built in 1991
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194 units/3 stories
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About Solace
Discover your new home at Solace Apartment Homes in El Sobrante, CA! Located just east of the San Francisco Bay area, this is where to live to be in the heart of it all. Our apartment home community gives you easy access to great local dining, shopping, and irresistible entertainment venues. Easy access to Interstate 80 ensures your stressful commute is a thing of the past.
Solace is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94803 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Contra Costa Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Great Location
- Easy Access To I- 80
- Yoga Room
- Close To Parks
- Close To Restaurants
- Near Hiking Trail
- Pet Parlour
- Party Room
- Positive Credit Reporting Available
- Security Patrol
- Close To Shopping
- Parcel Room
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Pet Play Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Key Fob Entry
- Fitness Center
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Gated
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Crown Molding
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Pet Play Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Key Fob Entry
- Gated
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Great Location
- Easy Access To I- 80
- Yoga Room
- Close To Parks
- Close To Restaurants
- Near Hiking Trail
- Pet Parlour
- Party Room
- Positive Credit Reporting Available
- Security Patrol
- Close To Shopping
- Parcel Room
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Crown Molding
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |
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.
Learn more about living in El Sobrante| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 16.3 mi |
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Transportation options available in El Sobrante include El Cerrito Del Norte, located 3.9 miles from Solace. Solace is near Metro Oakland International, located 22.9 miles or 30 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 30.5 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 11 min | 8.5 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 10.3 mi |
| Drive: | 23 min | 14.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 30 min | 22.9 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 43 min | 30.5 mi |
Time and distance from Solace.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 77 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 78 min | 4.0 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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Ohlone Wilderness
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.8 mi |
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Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 11.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 12.4 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.7 mi |
Property Ratings at Solace
This place is horrible. It may look nice on your tour and they talk a big talk but after you move it, you will regret it. Absolutely no parking if you have more then 1 car which most people do. Management has changed so often and do not help with any issues. 2 managers came and left while we lived here for about 14 months and has not been replaced as of yet. Any noise issue will not be addressed whatsoever. There are always cars without parking pass parked inside but security do not tow the cars even though there are signs all over the place which makes it hard for the actual residents to find parking which results in parking outside the gate, and when parked outside, your car will likely get broken into. Property knows about all the break ins but do not do anything about it. Very over priced for such a awful place!!! DO NOT LET THEM FOOL YOU ON THE TOUR!!! ABSOLUTELY AWFUL PLACE!!!!
When I first moved here I was in awe but after living here for awhile I am disappointed. They have changed owners and management twice. I have not seen any of the big issues addressed and taken care of at all. While the apartments are nice looking on the outside and inside the actual apartments there are many other issues that are a real problem. Parking is terrible and they put in the newsletter that they are working on the parking issue. So they hire a security guard and that changes nothing lol. The parking is insufficient for the renters and that’s just that and they don’t have any room to add additional parking anywhere in this area. It’s loud, people smoke in their apartments and in the stairwell. I can hear my neighbors conversations and their weed smoke has my apartment stinky. People leave garbage in front of there doors and there is the attack of the flies. There are packages stolen and opened by people in the mailroom. While it is convenient to many places there are other cities that have more shopping and better restaurants. Oh and tons of parking. Parking in the street is dangerous because I see homeless people looking into cars and many times have seen cars parked on the street with broken windows. I have seen homeless people being escorted out of the gated complex in the early hours of the mornings. The safety is definitely something to be concerned with and the cleanliness. Weed paraphernalia in the stairwell and condoms. The amount of rent that is paid here I’m sure you can find somewhere nicer than here like I will be doing.
I have lived on this property for over two years. Since then management and staff have changed. The package retrieval from Usps has been improved. However after six months of a nuisance shared wall unit violating the property quiet hours multiple times a month nothing has been done. The security has done their job along with Richmond police department but management has failed to do their job. Every tenant has a right to quiet enjoyment and if your shared wall unit is partying repeatedly during the quiet hours and tells security and the police the complainant is the problem…clearly the lease violating unit is the problem because they don’t care and management is allowing it so they are getting away with violating the lease that each tenant on this property signs!
There is no reason to live here when there are other nicer places 5 minutes away, in a better area where there are no homeless people hanging around the creek. This area is in the cusp of San Pablo and the tenants are horrible. They complain about any sound they hear from the thin walls and floors. UGH!!!
The staff is very nice and I want to thank them for fixing the gates, finally but there are other places that are better . for sure. These apartments have very thin walls and floors where you WILL hear your neighbor walk, talk , argue and what have you. There is no AC and summer time will be horrendous with the heat. There is absolutely no guest parking and thieves come in and steal catalytic converters in the parking area. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
Solace apartments are not new they are remodeled. They are too expensive cheap wholesale products they put in those apartments. They don’t power wash the windows or the buildings they are dirty with bird poop. You can’t enjoy your balcony because of the birds and their poop. The garbage bring flies into the stairwell which is dirty. Dog poop is left in the grass or thrown by the garbage in the poop bag. Parking is horrible for residents and there is no guest parking.
Property Manager at Solace, Responded To This Review
Thank you so much for your feedback. Here at Solace, our goal is to provide a friendly and caring community, with top of the line appliances, granite counters, dual pane windows, heated pool, gym, yoga studio, pet spa and park in a gated community. We also have an amazing team that specifically cleans the grounds daily to provide a well maintained area for all our residents who have the same responsibility to keep their areas clean. We offer dedicated covered parking as well as open spaces for all our residents and are very happy to help you with any challenges you may have moving forward. Our pet friendly community also provides doggie bag stations for our pet owners to use for picking up after their furry friends. Please know that we do our best to exceed everyone's expectations daily. Please feel free to reach out to the office team if you need any assistance. Thanks again. Sincerely, Solace Team
The property is a work in progress. Lots of construction still going on, but the apartments are beautiful on the inside. The clubhouse, gym, and pool are not open YET. There have been many delays, however, the STAFF is amazing. Incredibly accommodating. You leave them a message and they get back to you literally within the hour. They call you with updates about EVERYTHING, and leave cute door messages for you. 24-hour maintenance. Had my washer flood 5 times and maintenance came in every time. We finally fixed the problem, but like I said.
Solace Photos
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Solace
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1BR, 1BA - The Sapphire
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Fitness Center
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2BR, 2BA - The Citrine - Living Room
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2BR, 2BA - The Citrine - Kitchen
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2BR, 2BA - The Citrine - Master Bedroom
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2BR, 2BA - The Citrine - Bathroom
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2BR, 2BA - The Citrine - Bedroom
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2BR, 2BA - The Citrine - Master Bedroom
Models
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Unit H
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Solace has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,330/mo. to $3,995/mo.
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3535 El Portal Dr
El Sobrante, CA 94803
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