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Rental Market Trends in Martinez, CA

What is the average rent in Martinez, CA?

$2,004/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Martinez, CA is $2,004 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Martinez one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Martinez, you can expect to pay about $1,315 per month for a studio, $2,004 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,385 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,720 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,315/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,004/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,385/month
843 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,720/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,148/month
1,639 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Martinez, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $41 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Martinez, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Martinez, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
43% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Martinez?

Based on current rent prices, Virginia Hills is the most affordable neighborhood in Martinez.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Virginia Hills
$2,314/month
637 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Martinez?

Based on current rent prices, Virginia Hills is the most expensive neighborhood in Martinez.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Virginia Hills
$2,314/month
637 Sq Ft

Which Martinez neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Martinez with the most apartments available is Virginia Hills .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Virginia Hills
$2,314/month
637 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Martinez, CA?

Because the average rent in Martinez is $2,004, you’ll want to make about $6,680 per month or $80,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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141 Golf Club Rd,
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$2,095 - $2,395

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The Crest Pleasant Hill

235 Camelback Rd,
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$2,659 - $4,739

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Lotus Apartments / L87

3979 Alhambra Ave,
Martinez, CA 94553

$1,725 - $2,890

Studio - 3 Beds

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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