Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Livermore Neighborhood of Livermore, CA from $1,700 (20 Rentals)

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3550 Pacific AveLivermore, CA 94550
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$2,455 - $4,042
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Autumn Springs

1700 Paseo Laguna Seco DrLivermore, CA 94551
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Downtown Livermore, Livermore, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Livermore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Livermore area of Livermore, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Gardens Apartments priced from $1,975. PORTOLA MEADOWS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,235. Here are the most affordable Downtown Livermore apartments for rent in Livermore, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,975
PORTOLA MEADOWSA - 1X1 729 LOW1BR,1BA$2,235
Crossing at Arroyo Trail1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,247
Alderwood Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,275
The ArborsA11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Livermore, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Livermore area is the $3.45 price per square foot B1.0 Model at Legacy at Livermore in the in the Ivy at Montage neighborhood starting from $3,945. The second greatest value Downtown Livermore apartment is the C - 2X2 886 LOW Model at PORTOLA MEADOWS starting at $2,800 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Ivy at Montage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Livermore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy at LivermoreB1.02BR,2BA$3.45
PORTOLA MEADOWSC - 2X2 886 LOW2BR,2BA$3.16
Autumn SpringsB2BR,1BA$3.46
Briarwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.36
595 N L St, Unit Apartment595 N L St1BR,1BA$3.29
Chardonnay GardensThe Chablis1BR,1BA$3.84
Terra at Portola ParkA11BR,1BA$3.58
Alderwood Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.51
Crossing at Arroyo Trail1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.49
The ArborsA11BR,1BA$3.71

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Downtown Livermore, Livermore, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Livermore Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Livermore?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Livermore is Royal Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Downtown Livermore costs $3,699.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Livermore?

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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Livermore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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