Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Martinez Neighborhood of Martinez, CA from $1,600 (25 Rentals)

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Mission Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Pines

3600 Pine StMartinez, CA 94553

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Towne Center Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Center Apartments

400 Soto StMartinez, CA 94553
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250 Arana Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

250 Arana Dr

250 Arana DrMartinez, CA 94553
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1157 Veale St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1157 Veale St

1157 Veale StMartinez, CA 94553
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111-125 C St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111-125 C St

111-125 C StMartinez, CA 94553

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241 Arana Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

241 Arana Dr

241 Arana DrMartinez, CA 94553
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145 Orleans Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

145 Orleans Dr

145 Orleans DrMartinez, CA 94553
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407 J St
1 Bedroom Apartments

407 J St

407 J StMartinez, CA 94553
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Martinez Triplex
1 Bedroom Apartments

Martinez Triplex

2118 Castro StMartinez, CA 94553

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160 Arana Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

160 Arana Dr

160 Arana DrMartinez, CA 94553
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226 Arana Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Arana Dr

226 Arana DrMartinez, CA 94553
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534 Allen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

534 Allen St

534 Allen StMartinez, CA 94553
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Downtown Martinez, Martinez, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Martinez Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Martinez area of Martinez, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Martinez Hillside priced from $1,650. Vista Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,862. Here are the most affordable Downtown Martinez apartments for rent in Martinez, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Vista Oaks1A1BR,1BA$1,862
Regency Plaza Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$2,038
Lotus Apartments / L871 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,095
Mission PinesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Martinez, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Martinez area is the $3.23 price per square foot Residence 2 Model at Ridgecrest Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood starting from $2,805. The second greatest value Downtown Martinez apartment is the 1 Bedroom C Model at Cascara Canyon Apartments starting at $2,208 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Martinez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 22BR,2BA$3.23
Cascara Canyon Apartments1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$3.15
MuirwoodResidence 11BR,1BA$3.49
Lotus Apartments / L871 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.13
Plum Tree Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.60
Mission PinesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.31
Regency Plaza Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$3.40
Vista Oaks1A1BR,1BA$3.45
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.27

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Downtown Martinez, Martinez, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Martinez Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Martinez Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Martinez Apartment is $1,650 at Martinez Hillside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Martinez Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Martinez is starting from $2,305 at Vista Oaks.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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