Cheap Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA from $1,368 (26 Rentals)

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property at 2909 Alhambra Ave
$1,950

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Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

2909 Alhambra Ave

MartinezCA94553
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841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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400 Soto StMartinez, CA 94553
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1315-1337 Brown StMartinez, CA 94553

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Viking Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2095 Norse DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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330 Golf Club Rd
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330 Golf Club Rd

330 Golf Club RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Martinez, CA area range in price from $1,354 to $15,055 with an overall median price of $2,541. The three Martinez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alhambra Valley at $2,245, Downtown Martinez at $2,245, and Muir at $2,258. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Martinez Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alhambra Valley$2,245$1,35425
Downtown Martinez$2,245$1,35424
Muir$2,258$1,35425
Maywood Village$2,418$1,35439
Spring Valley$2,445$1,60059
Eastgate$2,493$1,65839
Outer Richmond Martinez$2,650$1,354313

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 $1,478. The Post Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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$1,478
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,700
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
The HaydenStudioStudio,1BA$1,923
Valley Ridge Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$2,083
Vista Oaks1A1BR,1BA$2,101
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
MuirwoodResidence 1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$2,412
BrooksideS1Studio,1BA$2,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martinez area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2x1 B Renovated Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,594. The second greatest value Martinez apartment is the Residence 3 Upgraded Model at Sun Valley starting at $2,740 with a $3.04 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.
The Crest Pleasant Hill2x1 B Renovated2BR,1BA$3.44
Sun ValleyResidence 3 Upgraded2BR,1BA$3.04
Lotus Apartments / L872 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$2.89
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 22BR,2BA$2.99
Regency Plaza Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.12
Wood CreekAlmondwood1BR,1BA$3.21
1507 Estudillo St, Unit 1507 Estudillo Street1507 Estudillo St1BR,1BA$3.36
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.95
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93

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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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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 $2,465.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martinez?

The cheapest apartment in Martinez is Martinez Hillside which is listed at $1,478, while the average apartment in Martinez costs $2,541.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Martinez?

Cheap apartments in Martinez have an average cost of $390 which is $2,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martinez.

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