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Martinez, CA Area Guide

East Bay suburb honors the past while looking towards the future.

Historic Commuter Eclectic

Situated on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait in the San Francisco Bay Area, Martinez is known for its unique architecture. Downtown Martinez shops and restaurants maintain a distinctive, early 20th-Century look. For over 25 years, Martinez was home to John Muir, “The Father of Our National Park System." You can feel his naturalist influence at the John Muir National Historic Site as well as the 16 city parks and one marina in Martinez today. Martinez Regional Shoreline is a popular spot among residents for sweeping natural views and water-related activities. Renting in Martinez also gives you the option to engage in nightlife festivities such as catching live music at Armando’s or watching a performance at the California Magic Dinner Theatre. With Amtrak and BART stops in the city in addition to convenient access to I-680 and State Route 4, traveling to and from Martinez is easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Martinez, CA is $1,389 for a studio, $1,994 for one bedroom, $2,391 for two bedrooms, and $2,809 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martinez has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,994/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$3,947/month
1,611 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Martinez, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

59 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Morello Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

John Swett Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Hidden Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Las Juntas Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

John Muir Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Martinez Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

Mount McKinley School

Public

Grades 6-12

Alhambra Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Mount McKinley School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John Muir National Historic Site
  • Alhambra Creek Watershed
  • Dutra Ranch, Sky Ranch and Gustin Properties
  • Waterbird Regional Preserve
  • Martinez Regional Shoreline

Military Bases

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.