Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA from $700 (70 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Area Rentals

420 Grangnelli AveAntioch, CA 94509
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The Atchison
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atchison

2575 Railroad AvePittsburg, 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. Mira Vista Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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
Mira Vista Hills11A80-1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Bay Area RentalsOakridge - 1bd1BR,1BA$1,351
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$1,395
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Grant Street ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,595
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,650
Delta Pines Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,686
Windsor Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,711
Casa Blanca Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,717

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $2.42 price per square foot B2 Model at Baywoods in the in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood starting from $2,207. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the 2-Bedroom Floor Plan Model at Portofino Apartments starting at $2,080 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Highlands Ranch 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.
BaywoodsB22BR,2BA$2.42
Portofino Apartments2-Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.40
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
616 O Streeto-2x1ub2BR,1BA$2.20
4116 Loveridge Roadlv2x1uh-A2BR,1BA$2.31
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.32
Parkview VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41
Bay Area RentalsOakridge2BR,1BA$2.40
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.05
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Clayton, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,717.

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 $4,590.

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 79 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 $412 which is $4,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.

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