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property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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property at 1731 Ellis St

$1,748 - $1,895

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1731 Ellis St

ConcordCA94520
property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,900 - $1,995

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 2756 Argyll Ave

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2756 Argyll Ave

ConcordCA94520

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Pleasant Hill, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Hill, CA is a Studio unit found at Sun Valley in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,612. Sequoyah Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,619. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun ValleyResidence 1 UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,612
Sequoyah ApartmentsSequoyah 1x11BR,1BA$1,619
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,695
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, CA and Nearby

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill apartment is the B1 Model at Lime Ridge starting at $2,720 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Lime RidgeB12BR,2BA$2.76
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.51
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Palace Apartment HomesPalace 1x11BR,1BA$2.11
St Moritz Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.44
The Franciscan1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.72
Sequoyah ApartmentsSequoyah 1x11BR,1BA$2.49

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Pleasant Hill?

There are currently 626 Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $5,550. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasant Hill ranging from $900 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pleasant Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pleasant Hill ranges from $900 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pleasant Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pleasant Hill range from $2,500 to $5,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,895 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,430.

Expert Rental Resources

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