Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Martinez Neighborhood of Martinez, CA from $1,514 (28 Rentals)

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Vista Oaks
$2,161 - $3,218
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vista Oaks

3883 Vista Oaks DrMartinez, CA 94553
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John Muir Town Homes
Studio Apartments

John Muir Town Homes

118 Wawona CirMartinez, CA 94553
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250 Arana Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

250 Arana Dr

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

1157 Veale St

1157 Veale StMartinez, 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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241 Arana Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

241 Arana Dr

241 Arana DrMartinez, CA 94553

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Village at Howe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Howe

1044 Santa Fe AveMartinez, 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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424-436 Allen St
Studio Apartments

424-436 Allen St

424-436 Allen StMartinez, CA 94553

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Muirwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Muirwood

620 Center AveMartinez, CA 94553
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Towne Center Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Center Apartments

400 Soto StMartinez, CA 94553
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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 $1,514. Lotus Apartments / L87 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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$1,514
Lotus Apartments / L87StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Plum Tree Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
MuirwoodResidence 1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$2,366
Regency Plaza Apartments2x1 Large2BR,1BA$2,462
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 22BR,2BA$2,575
Vista Oaks2AR2BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Martinez, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Martinez area is the $2.96 price per square foot Residence 2 Model at Ridgecrest Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Downtown Martinez apartment is the 2AR Model at Vista Oaks starting at $2,795 with a $3.45 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$2.96
Vista Oaks2AR2BR,1BA$3.45
Regency Plaza Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.12
MuirwoodResidence 1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$3.46
Plum Tree Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.58
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.95
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 0.75 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
Lotus Apartments / L87StudioStudio ,1BA$4.42

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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 $1,514 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 $2,245 at Muir Park Condos.

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