Cheap Homes for Rent in Pleasanton, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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property at 5497 Bellevue Cir

$1,200

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$1,200

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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5497 Bellevue Cir

DublinCA94568
property at 5776 Sterling St

$1,300 - $1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5776 Sterling St

DublinCA94568

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property at 2585 Cipriani

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2585 Cipriani

DublinCA94568
property at 627 Rose Ave

$2,288 - $3,498

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$2,288 - $3,498

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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627 Rose Ave

PleasantonCA94566

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pleasanton, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/23/2026

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$3,014$1,52523

Cheapest Available Pleasanton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasanton, CA is a Studio unit found at Aspenwood 62+ Senior Apartments in the Cottage Park neighborhood priced from $1,611. Broadway at Boulevard in the Dublin Ranch Villages neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasanton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspenwood 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudio - S3Studio,1BA$1,611
Broadway at BoulevardOne2BR,1BA$1,750
Dublin Ranch Senior2x1 Tax Credit 60% NoWD2BR,1BA$1,990
Sunset Gardens Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasanton, CA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasanton area is the $2.87 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Premium Model at Tralee Village Apartments in the in the Central Dublin neighborhood starting from $3,842. The second greatest value Pleasanton apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Park Hacienda starting at $3,900 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Dublin Ranch Villages 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 Bedroom - Premium2BR,2BA$2.87
Park Hacienda3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$2.99
Royal Garden Apartments2 bedroom 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$2.68
Santa Maria ApartmentsGarden Style2BR,2BA$3.03
The Seasons ApartmentsSummer2BR,1BA$3.06
Dublin Ranch Senior2x2 WD- BMR2BR,2BA$3.04
Vercanta Pleasanton1x11BR,1BA$3.00
Del Prado Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
Broadway at BoulevardOne2BR,1BA$2.33
The Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasanton

What type of rentals are currently available in Pleasanton?

There are currently 200 Apartments for Rent in Pleasanton, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,367 to $7,344. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasanton ranging from $1,200 to $15,000.

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 $1,200 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,544.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pleasanton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pleasanton range from $3,014 to $7,344, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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