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5 Canyon Lake Dr

148 Kathryn Dr, Unit 1

2470 Bella Vista Ave
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250 Chilpancingo Pky, Unit apt 23

175 W I St

175 W I St

1250 Escobar St
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1850 Lucille Ln, Unit Furnished Rental

1115 Court St

1060 Oak Grove Rd

2108 Valente Cir
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Martinez, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Martinez?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Martinez 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,719 | $2,100 | $3,450 |
Martinez 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,632 | $3,100 | $5,000 |
Martinez 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,277 | $3,910 | $8,020 |
Martinez 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Martinez, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $13,500 with an overall median price of $4,386. The three Martinez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Muir at $2,595, Downtown Martinez at $2,050, and Eastgate at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Martinez Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Muir | $2,595 | $2,595 | 1 |
Downtown Martinez | $3,910 | $2,050 | 5 |
Eastgate | $3,995 | $1,400 | 17 |
Spring Valley | $3,995 | $1,400 | 15 |
Alhambra Valley | $4,005 | $1,400 | 12 |
Maywood Village | $4,005 | $2,595 | 6 |
Outer Richmond Martinez | $8,200 | $1,100 | 141 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Martinez Hillside | Small 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
Lotus Apartments / L87 | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
Muir Park Condos | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Brookside | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,904 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martinez area is the $2.62 price per square foot Residence 3 Model at Muirwood in the in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood starting from $2,498. The second greatest value Martinez apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Somerset Apartments starting at $2,570 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Downtown Martinez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martinez apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Muirwood | Residence 3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Somerset Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
Maris at Martinez | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Wood Creek | Almondwood | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Sun Valley Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Viking Park Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Lotus Apartments / L87 | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Muir Park Condos | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
1304 Estudillo St, Unit 2 | 1304 Estudillo St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Martinez
What type of rentals are currently available in Martinez?
There are currently 345 Apartments for Rent in Martinez, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $5,389. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martinez ranging from $1,400 to $13,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Martinez?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Martinez ranges from $1,400 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,862.
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