Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pittsburg, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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East Leland Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

East Leland Court

2563 E Leland RdPittsburg, CA 94565
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Beacon Villa
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Villa

505 W 10th StPittsburg, CA 94565
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Siena Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Fontana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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1215 A St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1215 A St

1215 A StAntioch, CA 94509

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Hidden Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Cove

2901 Mary Ann LnBay Point, CA 94565

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburg, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburg, CA area range in price from $1,343 to $8,050 with an overall median price of $4,428. The three Pittsburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stanford Place II at $1,539, Valencia @ San Marco at $1,539, and Lawlor Estates at $1,343. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stanford Place II$2,825$1,53951
Valencia @ San Marco$2,825$1,53926
Lawlor Estates$2,922$1,3439
Highland Meadows$3,162$1,53951
Highlands Ranch$3,162$1,53991
Bay Point$8,050$1,343133
Rose Glen$8,050$1,34364

Cheapest Available Pittsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburg, CA is a Studio unit found at Marina Heights Apartments in the Rose Glen neighborhood priced from $1,343. 108 west 9th / York St in the Rose Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,593. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pittsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,343
108 west 9th / York St1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,593
Mira Vista HillsA21BR,1BA$1,598
Hidden Cove2 BR, 1 BA - 50%2BR,1BA$1,678
Oakwood Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburg, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pittsburg area is the $2.40 price per square foot 342 W 10th St Model at 342 W 10th St, Unit 344 in the in the Rose Glen neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Pittsburg apartment is the Marina Model at Cornerstone starting at $2,277 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Highlands Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pittsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
342 W 10th St, Unit 344342 W 10th St3BR,2BA$2.40
CornerstoneMarina2BR,2BA$2.42
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Portofino Apartments2-Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.27
RivershoreBrentwood2BR,2BA$2.28
Oakwood Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Hidden Cove2 BR, 1 BA - 60%2BR,1BA$2.50
616 O Streeto-2x1drb2BR,1BA$2.24
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
Diamond HillsideAspenchase1BR,1BA$2.54

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pittsburg Overview

Set on the soothing southern shore of Suisun Bay, the 72,000 residents of Pittsburg, California enjoy the best of the bay every day. Located just a short ride on BART from the hustle and bustle of Oakland and the glitz and glamour of San Francisco, apartments in Pittsburg are the perfect place to live. Highly educated, and highly motivated, residents of this little hamlet spend their days working hard and their nights taking in the fantastic views from the city's many restaurants and public parks. 

Why live in Pittsburg, CA?

Pittsburg's fabulous location and pleasant weather make it an ideal place to live. It is a short drive to some of the most beautiful scenery and public parks in the country. Located between San Francisco and Sacramento, there are plenty of places within minutes of the city to discover and explore.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pittsburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pittsburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pittsburg is under $1,721.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Pittsburg is 108 west 9th / York St which is listed at $1,593, while the average apartment in Pittsburg costs $4,428.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pittsburg?

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 26 regular apartments in Pittsburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pittsburg?

Cheap apartments in Pittsburg have an average cost of $529 which is $3,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburg.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!