
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ellinwood Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ellinwood area of Pleasant Hill.


The Post Apartments

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Briarwood Apartments

C

330 Golf Club Rd

Sun Valley

City Walk Apartments
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Concord 1441

1852 Robin Ln, Unit B
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Adelaide Pines

1852 Robin Ln, Unit 1852 robin lane

St Moritz Apartments

109

Monterrey Club Apartments

Sun Ridge Apartments

Fifteen 30
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1731 Ellis St

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The Franciscan

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Modera Apartments

Coral Court
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Sunset Pines

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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 | $1,778 | $1,600 | $1,818 |
| Ellinwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,630 | $2,700 |
| Ellinwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $2,000 | $3,238 |
| Ellinwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $2,500 | $3,385 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 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 City Walk Apartments priced from $1,630. Pine Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable Ellinwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Walk Apartments | Citywalk 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| The Franciscan | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Concord 1441 | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,915 |
| Parkview Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,922 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,981 |
| Adelaide Pines | Adelaide 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,105 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellinwood, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellinwood area is the $2.98 price per square foot 2x1 A Partial Reno Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,911. The second greatest value Ellinwood apartment is the Adelaide 2x1 Model at Adelaide Pines starting at $2,105 with a $2.24 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crest Pleasant Hill | 2x1 A Partial Reno | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Adelaide Pines | Adelaide 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| St Moritz Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.81 |
| Wood Creek | Almondwood | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Sun Valley | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Parkview Apartments | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| The Franciscan | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| City Walk Apartments | Citywalk 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEllinwood, Pleasant Hill, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ellinwood, Pleasant Hill, CA
Gregory Gardens Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellinwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellinwood?
The cheapest apartment in Ellinwood is City Walk Apartments which is listed at $1,630, while the average apartment in Ellinwood costs $2,752.
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 11 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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