Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA from $864 (102 Rentals)

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property at 5208 Cardinal Ct
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5208 Cardinal Ct

AntiochCA94531
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Mira Vista Hills
$1,460 - $2,641

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Base Rent$1,460 - $2,641
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12

Mira Vista Hills

2201 San Jose DrAntioch, CA 94509
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property at 2780 Argyll Ave
$1,550 - $1,895
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2780 Argyll Ave

ConcordCA94520

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2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B

2750 Argyll AveConcord, CA 94520
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1852 Robin Ln
$1,795 - $2,295

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Base Rent$1,795 - $2,295
Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $2,295
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1852 Robin Ln

1852 Robin LnConcord, CA 94520
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Kirker Creek
$1,846 - $3,109

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Base Rent$1,846 - $3,109
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Kirker Creek

1000 Pheasant DrPittsburg, CA 94565
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Trailview
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$1,895 - $2,610

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,610
Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,610
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Trailview

1070 San Miguel RdConcord, CA 94518
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Meadow Wood
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$1,899 - $2,300

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Base Rent$1,899 - $2,300
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Meadow Wood

3200-3205 Northwood DrConcord, CA 94520
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Clayton Gardens
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$1,936 - $2,160

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Base Rent$1,936 - $2,160
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Clayton Gardens

4220 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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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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Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA Local Guide

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 $1,575. Casa Blanca Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Mt Diablo apartments for rent in Clayton, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Casa Blanca Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,600
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 18671BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Grant Street ApartmentsReno1BR,1BA$1,695
Somerset Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,699
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,699
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,707

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $1.83 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at W 7th Street 618 in the in the Outer Pittsburgh Antioch neighborhood starting from $2,555. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the 2BD, 1.5BTH Model at Trailview starting at $2,399 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the College Park 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.
W 7th Street 6183BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.83
Trailview2BD, 1.5BTH2BR,1.5BA$2.26
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.10
RiverstoneB3 60%2BR,2BA$2.28
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.14
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Parkview VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.27
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 18671BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B2750 Argyll Ave1BR,1BA$2.36

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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 $1,707.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mt Diablo is The Atchison which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Mt Diablo costs $2,180.

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 60 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 $499 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.

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