
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA from $1,500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Pleasant Hill area of Pleasant Hill.


Diablo Oaks Apartments

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100 Boyd

The Boulevard

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1007 Pleasant Valley Dr, Unit Private ADU

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Park Vista Apartments

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Wood Creek
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85 Cleaveland Rd, Unit GO FL3-ID2109

Furnished Studio-Pleasant Hill - Buskirk Ave.

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85 Cleaveland Rd, Unit SI FL4-ID2113

The Courtyard at Poet's Corner

Peppertree

IMT Pleasant Hill
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Downtown Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pleasant Hill Studio Apartments | $1,916 | $1,600 | $3,143 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,700 | $3,230 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $2,000 | $3,520 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $2,589 | $2,589 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Pleasant Hill Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pleasant Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,816 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,981 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Sun Valley | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,289 |
| The Boulevard | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,429 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Hill, CA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pleasant Hill area is the $2.39 price per square foot Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Model at Converge Townhomes in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown Pleasant Hill apartment is the Park Vista 2x1 Model at Park Vista Apartments starting at $2,429 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pleasant Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Wood Creek | Almondwood | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Sun Valley | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Villa Montanaro | 1x1-713 | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| The Boulevard | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pleasant Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pleasant Hill is under $2,429.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill is Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill costs $2,792.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pleasant Hill?
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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Pleasant Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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