
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ellinwood Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA from $1,500 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ellinwood area of Pleasant Hill.


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Ellinwood, Pleasant Hill, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellinwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood Studio Apartments | $1,782 | $1,600 | $1,818 |
| Ellinwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,542 | $2,450 |
| Ellinwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,864 | $3,125 |
| Ellinwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,500 | $2,589 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ellinwood Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ellinwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ellinwood area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sequoyah Apartments priced from $1,542. City Walk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,662. Here are the most affordable Ellinwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah Apartments | Sequoyah 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,542 |
| City Walk Apartments | Citywalk 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,662 |
| Concord 1441 | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,681 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellinwood, CA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellinwood 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 Ellinwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sun Valley Apartment Homes starting at $2,560 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellinwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| Sun Valley Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Palace Apartment Homes | Palace 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Wood Creek | Almondwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| The Crest Pleasant Hill | 1x1 Partial Reno | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| St Moritz Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Modera Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| City Walk Apartments | Citywalk 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Sequoyah Apartments | Sequoyah 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Ellinwood, Pleasant Hill, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellinwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ellinwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellinwood is under $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellinwood?
The cheapest apartment in Ellinwood is Sequoyah Apartments which is listed at $1,542, while the average apartment in Ellinwood costs $2,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellinwood?
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 21 regular apartments in Ellinwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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