Cheap Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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400 Soto StMartinez, CA 94553
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1315-1337 Brown StMartinez, CA 94553
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330 Golf Club Rd
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330 Golf Club RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523

Martinez, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Martinez, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $14,835 with an overall median price of $3,307. The three Martinez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Martinez at $1,690, Muir at $1,690, and Eastgate at $1,690. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Martinez Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Martinez$2,970$1,690400
Muir$2,970$1,690400
Eastgate$3,240$1,6901485
Maywood Village$3,240$1,725612
Spring Valley$3,275$1,4997798
Outer Richmond Martinez$3,375$1,00023539
Alhambra Valley$4,080$1,6906192

Cheapest Available Martinez Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Martinez, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Martinez Hillside in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood priced from $1,650. The Post Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,712. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Martinez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Lotus Apartments / L871 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,920
BrooksideS1Studio,1BA$1,938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martinez area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2x1 Model at The Hayden in the in the Alhambra Valley neighborhood starting from $2,767. The second greatest value Martinez apartment is the 175 W I St Model at 175 W I St, Unit 2 starting at $2,190 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Waters End North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martinez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hayden2x12BR,1BA$3.06
175 W I St, Unit 2175 W I St1BR,1BA$2.64
Maris at MartinezB22BR,1BA$2.86
Regency Plaza Apartment HomesResidence 42BR,1BA$2.95
Wood CreekAlmondwood1BR,1BA$2.96
The Crest Pleasant Hill1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.95
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
Viking Park Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.73
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.95

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Martinez Overview

Ideally situated on the southern banks of the San Francisco Bay Area,  Martinez is a charming slice of west coast life known around the globe for its assortment of antique shops and historic structures. Effortlessly melding a welcoming vibe with plenty of amenities and nightlife options, this is one California hot spot well worthy of discovering. 

Why live in Martinez, CA?

With a population of just under 35,000, rentals in Martinez are an ideal way to enjoy intimate, welcoming California life at its best. Home to an assortment of employers in both the oil and health care fields, as well as lauded schools that consistently make the grade, this idyllic west coast hot spot is a popular choice for many, from working class young professionals to on-the-go families. Top it off with some of the best scenery on the west coast, and you have a hometown worth bragging over!

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Getting Around Martinez, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martinez Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Martinez?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martinez is under $2,155.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martinez?

The cheapest apartment in Martinez is Martinez Hillside which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Martinez costs $3,307.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martinez?

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 2,821 regular apartments in Martinez that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Martinez?

Cheap apartments in Martinez have an average cost of $500 which is $2,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martinez.

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