Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pittsburg, CA from $700 (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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The Atchison
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atchison

2575 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Siena Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Fontana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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Parkview Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Village

2800 Gentrytown DrAntioch, CA 94509

Pittsburg, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburg, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburg, CA area range in price from $795 to $8,219 with an overall median price of $2,712. The three Pittsburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lawlor Estates at $795, Rose Glen at $795, and Valencia @ San Marco at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lawlor Estates$2,035$79513
Rose Glen$2,436$79560
Valencia @ San Marco$2,825$1,39530
Highland Meadows$2,880$1,39543
Highlands Ranch$2,880$1,39575
Stanford Place II$2,880$1,39544
Bay Point$3,050$795129

Cheapest Available Pittsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburg, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mira Vista Hills in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood priced from $1,350. Oakwood Village in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pittsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Vista Hills11A80-1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$1,395
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
616 O Streeto-1x1dra1BR,1BA$1,595
Marina HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,623

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburg, CA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pittsburg area is the $2.49 price per square foot Altamont Model at Rivershore in the in the Outer Pittsburgh Antioch neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value Pittsburg apartment is the 2 Bedroom x 1 Bath Model at 3601 Fairview Drive starting at $1,950 with a $2.44 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.
RivershoreAltamont3BR,2BA$2.49
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.44
4116 Loveridge Roadlv2x1uh-A2BR,1BA$2.31
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.32
Parkview VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.54
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.05
Mission Bay Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.61
616 O Streeto-1x1dra1BR,1BA$2.45
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26

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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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Getting Around Pittsburg, CA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,717.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Pittsburg is Mira Vista Hills which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Pittsburg costs $2,712.

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 58 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 $675 which is $2,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburg.

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