
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ellinwood Neighborhood of Pleasant Hill, CA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)
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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 | $1,975 | $1,650 | $2,714 |
| Ellinwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,983 | $2,830 |
| Ellinwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $2,500 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 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 The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Adelaide Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Ellinwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
| Adelaide Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| City Walk Apartments | Citywalk 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,792 |
| Adelaide Pines | Adelaide 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellinwood, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellinwood area is the $2.68 price per square foot 748 Stubbs Rd Model at 748 Stubbs Rd, Unit 752 Stubbs in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Ellinwood apartment is the 2x2 A Renovated Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill starting at $2,718 with a $2.44 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 748 Stubbs Rd, Unit 752 Stubbs | 748 Stubbs Rd | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| The Crest Pleasant Hill | 2x2 A Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| Wood Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| St Moritz Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Modera Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Adelaide Pines | Adelaide 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Adelaide Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
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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 $1,983.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellinwood?
The cheapest apartment in Ellinwood is The Post Apartments which is listed at $1,712, while the average apartment in Ellinwood costs $2,589.
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 14 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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