
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $1,920 | $1,600 | $2,699 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,650 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $2,000 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $2,589 | $2,589 |
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There are currently 13 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 1 Bed unit found at The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,715. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pleasant Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,715 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| IMT Pleasant Hill | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,820 |
| Spring Meadow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pleasant Hill, CA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pleasant Hill area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2x2-1028 Model at Villa Montanaro in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Downtown Pleasant Hill apartment is the The Willow Model at Wood Creek starting at $2,580 with a $2.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Montanaro | 2x2-1028 | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Wood Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Boulevard | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Ellinwood Apartments | Mia | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Spring Meadow | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Junior J1 | 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 $2,086.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill is The Post Apartments which is listed at $1,712, while the average apartment in Downtown Pleasant Hill costs $2,589.
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 14 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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