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Martinez, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Martinez, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $16,000 with an overall median price of $5,355. The three Martinez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Eastgate at $1,900, Spring Valley at $1,900, and Alhambra Valley at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Martinez Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eastgate$4,190$1,90012
Spring Valley$4,190$1,90013
Alhambra Valley$4,200$1,99512
Downtown Martinez$4,200$3,3754
Maywood Village$4,200$1,9956
Outer Richmond Martinez$11,150$1,000173

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martinez area is the $2.08 price per square foot 401 Green St Model at 401 Green St, Unit 401 Green Apartment in the in the Muir neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Martinez apartment is the 2x1 B Renovated Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill starting at $2,896 with a $2.77 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.
401 Green St, Unit 401 Green Apartment401 Green St2BR,1BA$2.08
The Crest Pleasant Hill2x1 B Renovated2BR,1BA$2.77
MuirwoodResidence 32BR,2BA$2.82
The Hayden2x2 W/D2BR,2BA$3.07
Somerset Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.90
Viking Park Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.60
Muir Park Condos2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.72
Wood CreekAlmondwood1BR,1BA$3.08
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Vista Oaks1B1BR,1BA$2.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martinez

What type of rentals are currently available in Martinez?

There are currently 353 Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $5,886. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martinez ranging from $1,900 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Martinez?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Martinez ranges from $1,900 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,871.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Martinez?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Martinez range from $2,520 to $5,154, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,490.

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