Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Martinez Neighborhood of Martinez, CA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)

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Martinez Hillside
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$1,628 - $2,037
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Martinez Hillside

90 F StMartinez, CA 94553
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Vista Oaks
$2,000 - $2,797
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Vista Oaks

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

118 Wawona CirMartinez, 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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250 Arana Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

250 Arana Dr

250 Arana DrMartinez, 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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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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534 Allen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

534 Allen St

534 Allen 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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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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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 $1,628. 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$1,628
Lotus Apartments / L87StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,945
Vista Oaks1A1BR,1BA$2,000
Regency Plaza Apartments1x1 - Large1BR,1BA$2,050
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$2,298
Plum Tree Apartments1x1 - Large1BR,1BA$2,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Martinez, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Martinez area is the $3.44 price per square foot 1x1 - Large Model at Plum Tree Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value Downtown Martinez apartment is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model at Muir Park Condos starting at $1,945 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the College Park 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.
Plum Tree Apartments1x1 - Large1BR,1BA$3.44
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.02
Regency Plaza Apartments1x1 - Large1BR,1BA$3.31
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$3.75
Vista Oaks1A1BR,1BA$3.70
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
2010 Alhambra Ave, Unit Palm Court Cottage2010 Alhambra Ave1BR,1BA$4.38
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 $1,628 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 $2,295 at Muir Park Condos.

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