
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pinole Neighborhood of Pinole, CA from $1,600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Pinole area of Pinole.


The Villas at Harbor Pointe

875 5th Ave

Seascape Court (por)

1081 Tennent Ave

2287 Cuadra Ct

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770 Meadow Ave

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Fernandez Corner B-D

2291 Cuadra Ct

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1601 Primrose Ln

The Dylan

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The Exchange at Bayfront

Aventine
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Downtown Pinole, Pinole, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pinole?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pinole Studio Apartments | $2,322 | $1,700 | $2,698 |
| Downtown Pinole 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,840 | $3,078 |
| Downtown Pinole 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $1,798 | $4,038 |
| Downtown Pinole 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,603 | $2,906 | $4,986 |
| Downtown Pinole 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,351 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Pinole Neighborhood of Pinole, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pinole Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pinole area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior priced from $1,678. The Villas at Harbor Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pinole apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pinole, CA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pinole area is the $3.19 price per square foot B2 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,763. The second greatest value Downtown Pinole apartment is the 2x1-B2 Model at Bayside Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pinole apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Aventine | 649 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| The Dylan | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.05 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pinole Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pinole?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pinole is under $2,763.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pinole?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pinole is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $1,798, while the average apartment in Downtown Pinole costs $13,351.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pinole?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Pinole that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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