Cheap Homes for Rent in Pleasanton, CA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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property at 6377 Ebensburg Lane

$1,385 - $1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6377 Ebensburg Lane

DublinCA94568

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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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property at 9032 Craydon Cir

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9032 Craydon Cir

San RamonCA94583

Pleasanton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pleasanton, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

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$3,479$1,9958

Cheapest Available Pleasanton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasanton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Valley Apartments in the Montecito at Windemere neighborhood priced from $1,951. Pine Grove Senior at Dublin Ranch in the Dublin Ranch Villages neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasanton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,951
Pine Grove Senior at Dublin Ranch2x1 Tax Credit 60% NoWD2BR,1BA$1,990
Hacienda CommonsAlamo1BR,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasanton, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasanton area is the $1.68 price per square foot 835 Tolentino Ct Model at 835 Tolentino Ct, Unit 835 Tolentino Ct, Livermore, CA in the in the Dublin Pleasanton Livermore neighborhood starting from $8,399. The second greatest value Pleasanton apartment is the EPA22E Model at Emerald Park starting at $3,440 with a $3.00 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.
835 Tolentino Ct, Unit 835 Tolentino Ct, Livermore, CA835 Tolentino Ct4BR,3.5BA$1.68
Emerald ParkEPA22E2BR,2BA$3.00
Vercanta Pleasanton2x22BR,2BA$3.23
Santa Maria ApartmentsGarden Style2BR,2BA$3.09
Hacienda CommonsTiburon2BR,1BA$3.23
Villa Palms Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury2BR,1BA$3.23
Fountains at Emerald ParkA11BR,1BA$3.15
Pine Grove Senior at Dublin Ranch2x1 Tax Credit 60% NoWD2BR,1BA$2.53
Valley Plaza VillagesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.10
The Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79

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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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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 196 Apartments for Rent in Pleasanton, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $8,399. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasanton ranging from $1,300 to $13,000.

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 $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,913.

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 $3,196 to $5,405, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,399.

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