Cheap Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)

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841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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Towne Center Apartments
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400 Soto StMartinez, CA 94553
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Parkside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

1315-1337 Brown StMartinez, CA 94553

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The Hayden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hayden

486 Morello AveMartinez, CA 94553
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Mission Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Pines

3600 Pine StMartinez, CA 94553

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330 Golf Club Rd
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330 Golf Club Rd

330 Golf Club RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523

Martinez, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Martinez, CA area range in price from $839 to $19,710 with an overall median price of $5,540. The three Martinez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Maywood Village at $1,945, Alhambra Valley at $1,690, and Downtown Martinez at $1,690. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Martinez Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Maywood Village$2,492$1,94511
Alhambra Valley$2,520$1,69035
Downtown Martinez$2,525$1,69023
Muir$2,553$1,69033
Eastgate$4,490$1,74041
Spring Valley$4,490$1,85051
Outer Richmond Martinez$19,710$839537

Cheapest Available Martinez Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Martinez, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Martinez Hillside in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood priced from $1,650. The Post Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,712. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Martinez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Viking Park Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Lotus Apartments / L87StudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Vista Oaks1B1BR,1BA$1,924
The HaydenStudioStudio,1BA$1,942
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
Regency Plaza Apartment HomesResidence 21BR,1BA$2,002
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martinez area is the $3.12 price per square foot Driftwood Model at Wood Creek in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,215. The second greatest value Martinez apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Somerset Apartments starting at $2,570 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martinez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wood CreekDriftwood2BR,2BA$3.12
Somerset Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.87
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 22BR,2BA$3.20
Viking Park Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.60
The Crest Pleasant Hill1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.15
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Cascara Canyon Apartments1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$3.15
Valley Ridge Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.25
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.02

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Martinez Overview

Ideally situated on the southern banks of the San Francisco Bay Area,  Martinez is a charming slice of west coast life known around the globe for its assortment of antique shops and historic structures. Effortlessly melding a welcoming vibe with plenty of amenities and nightlife options, this is one California hot spot well worthy of discovering. 

Why live in Martinez, CA?

With a population of just under 35,000, rentals in Martinez are an ideal way to enjoy intimate, welcoming California life at its best. Home to an assortment of employers in both the oil and health care fields, as well as lauded schools that consistently make the grade, this idyllic west coast hot spot is a popular choice for many, from working class young professionals to on-the-go families. Top it off with some of the best scenery on the west coast, and you have a hometown worth bragging over!

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Getting Around Martinez, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martinez Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Martinez?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martinez is under $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martinez?

The cheapest apartment in Martinez is Martinez Hillside which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Martinez costs $5,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martinez?

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

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