Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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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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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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Fontana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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Tierra Bella
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Bella

100 Village DrBrentwood, CA 94513
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Siena Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

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841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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Bay Area Rentals
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Area Rentals

420 Grangnelli AveAntioch, CA 94509
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

3750 Willow Pass RdConcord, CA 94519
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144 13th St
Studio Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Cheapest Available Contra Costa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Contra Costa County, CA is a Studio unit found at Marina Heights in the Rose Glen neighborhood priced from $1,314. Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,314
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
Mira Vista Hills11B80-2 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,382
Delta Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,389
Park Haven ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at The Silvergate in the in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath (B) Model at Bella Rose starting at $2,779 with a $2.30 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.
The Silvergate2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.32
Bella Rose2 Bed 2 Bath (B)2BR,2BA$2.30
55 Frontage Rd, Unit Crestview Apartments55 Frontage Rd2BR,2BA$2.12
Anton ViridianThree Bedroom/Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.20
Town House Apartments2Bd/1.5Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Belmont Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.28
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
616 O Streeto-2x1db2BR,1BA$2.31
2425 Church Ln, Unit B2425 Church Ln1BR,1BA$2.35
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.20

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 $1,495.

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

The cheapest apartment in Contra Costa County is Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community which is listed at $1,314, while the average apartment in Contra Costa County costs $4,347.

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 198 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 $349 which is $3,998 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Contra Costa County.

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