Cheap Homes for Rent in Pleasanton, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)

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property at 5776 Sterling St

$1,300 - $1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

5776 Sterling St

DublinCA94568
property at 627 Rose Ave

$2,298 - $3,788

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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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627 Rose Ave

PleasantonCA94566

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property at 835 Tolentino Ct

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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835 Tolentino Ct

LivermoreCA94550
property at 663 Rose Ave

$2,498 - $2,898

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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663 Rose Ave

PleasantonCA94566

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Pleasanton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pleasanton, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pleasanton, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pleasanton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Avignon$3,179$1,99511

Cheapest Available Pleasanton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasanton, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Dublin Ranch Senior in the Dublin Ranch Villages neighborhood priced from $1,990. Sunset Gardens Apartments in the Dublin Pleasanton Livermore neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasanton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dublin Ranch Senior2x1 Tax Credit 60% NoWD2BR,1BA$1,990
Sunset Gardens Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
eaves DublinA2G1BR,1BA$2,075
Stoneridge ApartmentsStudio - TraditionalStudio,1BA$2,250
Hacienda CommonsAlamo1BR,1BA$2,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasanton, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasanton area is the $3.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Tralee Village Apartments in the in the Central Dublin neighborhood starting from $3,463. The second greatest value Pleasanton apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Valley Plaza Villages starting at $2,732 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Outer Fremont Hayward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasanton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tralee Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.14
Valley Plaza VillagesPlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.55
Avana Stoneridge2x22BR,2BA$3.04
IMT PleasantonB22BR,2BA$3.20
Las VentanasThe Monterey2BR,1BA$3.08
Santa Maria ApartmentsGarden Style2BR,2BA$3.09
Park Hacienda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Fountains at Emerald ParkA11BR,1BA$3.15
Dublin Ranch Senior2x1 Tax Credit 60% NoWD2BR,1BA$2.53
Connolly StationThe Oxford1BR,1BA$3.27

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Pleasanton, CA
Population: 82,372

Ranked #416

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasanton

What type of rentals are currently available in Pleasanton?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Pleasanton, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,924 to $7,600. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasanton ranging from $1,300 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pleasanton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pleasanton ranges from $1,300 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,473.

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