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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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Fontana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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The Atchison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atchison

2575 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

3750 Willow Pass RdConcord, CA 94519
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1215 A St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1215 A St

1215 A StAntioch, CA 94509

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Cheapest Available Mt Diablo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Diablo area of Clayton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Atchison priced from $1,482. Mira Vista Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Mt Diablo apartments for rent in Clayton, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,482
Mira Vista HillsA21BR,1BA$1,598
Kirker CreekCherry1BR,1BA$1,648
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,653
Grant Street ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,675
Oakwood Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,695
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,695
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,699
230 Queens Way - 55+ Community1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $2.39 price per square foot Shasta Model at Trailview in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the 2x1 Model at Parkside Gardens starting at $2,250 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Camara neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Diablo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TrailviewShasta2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Parkside Gardens2x12BR,1BA$2.37
LAKESHOREE - 2X2 940 1ST FLR2BR,2BA$2.29
Woodland HillsVail2BR,2BA$2.45
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.25
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Oakwood Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.08
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
Parkview VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Diablo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mt Diablo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Diablo is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Diablo?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Diablo is The Atchison which is listed at $1,482, while the average apartment in Mt Diablo costs $7,510.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Diablo?

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 67 regular apartments in Mt Diablo 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 Mt Diablo?

Cheap apartments in Mt Diablo have an average cost of $278 which is $7,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.

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