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Martinez, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Martinez, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Muir$2,595$2,5951
Downtown Martinez$3,910$2,0505
Eastgate$3,995$1,40017
Spring Valley$3,995$1,40015
Alhambra Valley$4,005$1,40012
Maywood Village$4,005$2,5956
Outer Richmond Martinez$8,200$1,100141

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
Lotus Apartments / L871 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,890
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,895
BrooksideS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MuirwoodResidence 32BR,2BA$2.62
Somerset Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.87
Maris at MartinezB12BR,1BA$2.90
Wood CreekAlmondwood1BR,1BA$3.12
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
Viking Park Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.73
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Lotus Apartments / L871 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.13
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.95
1304 Estudillo St, Unit 21304 Estudillo St1BR,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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