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Cheapest Available Contra Costa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Contra Costa County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,314. Mira Vista Hills in the Highlands Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
Mira Vista Hills11A80-1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,366
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,382
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$1,395
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Delta Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,417
Grant Street ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,495
Bay Area RentalsOakridge - 1bd1BR,1BA$1,504

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd Model at 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #3414 in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at The Silvergate starting at $2,895 with a $2.25 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.
3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #34143410 San Pablo Dam Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
The Silvergate2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.25
Crestview Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Town House Apartments2Bd/1.5Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.32
Belmont Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.34
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.05
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Contra Costa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Contra Costa County?

There are currently 3439 Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $14,835. There are also 409 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $1,000 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Contra Costa County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Contra Costa County ranges from $1,000 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,352.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Contra Costa County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Contra Costa County range from $750 to $6,403, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,141.

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