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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Martinez, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $3,212. The three Martinez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alhambra Valley at $3,095, Muir at $3,095, and Outer Richmond Martinez at $3,172. 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$3,095$2,20014
Muir$3,095$3,0003
Outer Richmond Martinez$3,172$1,000128
Downtown Martinez$3,350$2,8507
Eastgate$3,350$2,20015
Maywood Village$3,450$2,2004
Spring Valley$3,500$2,20011

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 $1,541. Lotus Apartments / L87 in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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$1,541
Lotus Apartments / L87StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,725
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Vista Oaks1A1BR,1BA$2,124

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martinez area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2x1 B Renovated Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,871. The second greatest value Martinez apartment is the The Willow Model at Wood Creek starting at $3,075 with a $3.02 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$2.74
Wood CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$3.02
Sun ValleyResidence 3 Upgraded2BR,1BA$3.20
Ridgecrest Apartment HomesResidence 22BR,2BA$3.04
Somerset Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.75
Regency Plaza Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.15
1509 Estudillo St, Unit 15091509 Estudillo St1BR,1BA$3.36
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.95
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 0.75 Bath1BR,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martinez

What type of rentals are currently available in Martinez?

There are currently 347 Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,541 to $4,515. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martinez ranging from $1,750 to $5,295.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Martinez ranges from $1,750 to $5,295 with an average monthly rent of $3,201.

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