Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pittsburg, CA from $700 (17 Rentals)

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East Leland Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

East Leland Court

2563 E Leland RdPittsburg, CA 94565
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Siena Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Fontana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pittsburg, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pittsburg, CA area range in price from $795 to $6,360 with an overall median price of $3,237. The three Pittsburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lawlor Estates at $795, Valencia @ San Marco at $1,395, and Rose Glen at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pittsburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lawlor Estates$2,035$79518
Valencia @ San Marco$2,825$1,39548
Rose Glen$2,962$79558
Bay Point$3,710$795100
Highland Meadows$3,710$1,39533
Highlands Ranch$3,710$1,350135
Stanford Place II$3,710$1,39530

Cheapest Available Pittsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pittsburg, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mira Vista Hills in the Highlands Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,350. Oakwood Village in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pittsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Vista Hills11A80-1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$1,395
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Marina HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,623

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsburg, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pittsburg area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Crestview Apartments in the in the Highlands Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Pittsburg apartment is the B2 Model at Baywoods starting at $2,000 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Highlands Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pittsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crestview Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
BaywoodsB22BR,2BA$2.19
Belmont Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.34
616 O Streeto-2x1db2BR,1BA$2.31
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.47
439 E 9th St, Unit A439 E 9th St1BR,1BA$2.57
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.05
Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26

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Pittsburg Overview

Set on the soothing southern shore of Suisun Bay, the 72,000 residents of Pittsburg, California enjoy the best of the bay every day. Located just a short ride on BART from the hustle and bustle of Oakland and the glitz and glamour of San Francisco, apartments in Pittsburg are the perfect place to live. Highly educated, and highly motivated, residents of this little hamlet spend their days working hard and their nights taking in the fantastic views from the city's many restaurants and public parks. 

Why live in Pittsburg, CA?

Pittsburg's fabulous location and pleasant weather make it an ideal place to live. It is a short drive to some of the most beautiful scenery and public parks in the country. Located between San Francisco and Sacramento, there are plenty of places within minutes of the city to discover and explore.

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Getting Around Pittsburg, CA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pittsburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pittsburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pittsburg is under $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pittsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Pittsburg is Mira Vista Hills which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Pittsburg costs $3,237.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pittsburg?

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 103 regular apartments in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg?

Cheap apartments in Pittsburg have an average cost of $489 which is $2,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pittsburg.

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