Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA from $1,000 (69 Rentals)

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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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4116 Loveridge Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4116 Loveridge Road

4116-4196 Loveridge 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 Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community priced from $1,314. The Atchison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,411. Here are the most affordable Mt Diablo apartments for rent in Clayton, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Bay Area RentalsOakridge - 1bd1BR,1BA$1,576
Grant Street ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,595
616 O Streeto-1x1dra1BR,1BA$1,595
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,663
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,695
230 Queens Way - 55+ Community1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,700
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Concord in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the 2x2 Model at Concord 1441 starting at $2,088 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.
Palm Terrace Concord2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.46
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.26
Casa Blanca Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.27
50 Worrell Rd50 Worrell Rd1BR,1BA$2.39
Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina2x1pdc2BR,1BA$2.32
Creekside VillageResidence 21BR,1BA$2.53
CornerstoneHarbor1BR,1BA$2.43
Riverstone ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.52
616 O Streeto-1x1dra1BR,1BA$2.45
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA

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Getting Around the Mt Diablo Neighborhood in Clayton, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,705.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mt Diablo is Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community which is listed at $1,314, while the average apartment in Mt Diablo costs $6,250.

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 70 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 $302 which is $5,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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