Solace
3535 El Portal Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803
Property Summary
Located in El Sobrante, this apartment community offers a variety of amenities designed for a comfortable lifestyle. Residents have access to a fitness center, yoga studio, swimming pool, and spa. The community features a business center with multiple workstations and a conference room for professional needs. Outdoor spaces include a dog park, pet parlor, and picnic areas with grills. Units are finished with wood-like oak plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, and quartz or granite countertops. Select homes offer mountain and creek views, and many include private balconies or patios.
Renter brief
At the source check, 23 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,434/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 21, 2026
Three things to know
29% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$2,434 to start, vs a median of $1,883 (within 3 mi).
Source · 216 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Parking is charged separately
The listed monthly charge is $100/mo on top of rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked 4 weeks ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 643 ft² · Unit H206Available Now$2,434/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 738 ft² · Unit H201Available Now$2,509/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 743 ft² · Unit B201Available Oct 17$2,555/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 705 ft² · Unit B102Available Now$2,557/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 705 ft² · Unit A108Available Now$2,557/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 801 ft² · Unit C102Available Oct 7$2,718/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 901 ft² · Unit F204Available Now$2,930/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 938 ft² · Unit F302Available Now$2,995/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 943 ft² · Unit B304Available Now$3,050/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 938 ft² · Unit H204Available Now$3,051/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 920 ft² · Unit H108Available Oct 7$3,076/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 938 ft² · Unit F308Available Now$3,085/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 901 ft² · Unit F205Available Now$3,102/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 901 ft² · Unit F203Available Now$3,102/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 943 ft² · Unit B303Available Now$3,105/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 901 ft² · Unit G209Available Now$3,105/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 938 ft² · Unit G301Available Now$3,115/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 943 ft² · Unit C303Available Now$3,117/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 943 ft² · Unit G305Available Now$3,127/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 943 ft² · Unit G304Available Now$3,130/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 938 ft² · Unit B206Available Now$3,215/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 938 ft² · Unit F201Available Now$3,240/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 943 ft² · Unit B305Available Now$3,260/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 216 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
29% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 216 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
2.7 mi straight-line distance to Richmond
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1991
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
In-unit laundry listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Priced separately at $100/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Hot Tub
- Recycling
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Pet Friendly
- Pet Washing Station
- Maintenance On Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Air Conditioning
- Fitness Center
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Pet Park
- In-Unit Laundry
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the helpful tours provided by staff like Alexandria, along with the efficient maintenance and convenient location.
- However, several residents report issues with parking, and some describe disorganized management and a lack of respect for tenants.
- There are also complaints of robberies and issues with marijuana use.
- 3.8 stars across 103 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitRichmond · 2.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesBismillah Halal Market and Chinese Halal · 0.2 mi
- Dining46 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksMontalvin Park · 0.5 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 7.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Middle Schools (2)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $100/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Richmond is 2.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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