Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,600 (31 Rentals)

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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Shutters Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood priced from $1,665. Park Regency Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,769. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,665
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,769
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,871
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,999
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom - Affordable1BR,1BA$2,030
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,100
The BouldersStudioStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the Manchester Model at The Windsor starting at $3,359 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
The WindsorManchester2BR,2BA$3.09
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #472BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.42
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.31
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.44
BrioThalia1BR,1BA$3.57
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.36
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Shutters Apartments listed at $1,665.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,800 at Shutters Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,150 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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