Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (80 Rentals)

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1108 W 5th St

AntiochCA94509
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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Victoria Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Green

163 Paradise DrHercules, CA 94547
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El Paseo Family
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Paseo Family

1150 Brookside DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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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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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Monterey Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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Cheapest Available Contra Costa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Contra Costa County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at El Paseo Family in the Devon Square neighborhood priced from $947. Antioch Family and Senior Apartments in the Meadow Creek Village: Meadow Creek Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,011. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Paseo Family2x22BR,2BA$947
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsA1 Senior1BR,1BA$1,011
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
Marina HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,314
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Delta Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,389
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390
Mira Vista Hills11A80-21BR,1BA$1,400
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Park Haven ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.04 price per square foot 1156 Hampton Ct Model at 1156 Hampton Ct in the in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 2037 Thicket Pl Model at 2037 Thicket Pl starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Contra Costa County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1156 Hampton Ct1156 Hampton Ct5BR,3BA$2.04
2037 Thicket Pl2037 Thicket Pl4BR,3BA$1.65
Bella Rose2 Bed 2 Bath (B)2BR,2BA$2.30
Seville at Gale RanchUnit B 2B2B2BR,2BA$1.66
Town House Apartments2Bd/1.5Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.12
El Paseo Family2x22BR,2BA$1.08
Belmont Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.28
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.20
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Contra Costa County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Contra Costa County is under $1,445.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County?

The cheapest apartment in Contra Costa County is Antioch Family and Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,011, while the average apartment in Contra Costa County costs $3,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Contra Costa County?

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 3,405 regular apartments in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County?

Cheap apartments in Contra Costa County have an average cost of $412 which is $3,483 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Contra Costa County.

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