
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA from $1,000 (75 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mt Diablo area of Clayton.


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Mira Vista Hills

Oakwood Village

Meadow Wood At Alamo Creek

2267 Huron Dr

2300 Loveridge Rd

Oakridge Apartments

LAKESHORE

Grant Street Apartments

2170 Fremont St, Unit 0
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Adelaide Pines

Somerset Apartments

Delta View Apartments

230 Queens Way - 55+ Community

Kirker Creek

City Walk Apartments

Delta Pines Apartments

Santos Plaza Apartments

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3800 Hillsdale Dr, Unit Studio Available

Windsor Park Apartments
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516 W Tregallas Rd

Pine Meadows Apartments

618 W 7th St

209 J St

Casa Blanca Apartments

Pine Terrace Apartments

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2112 Spanos St

Diamond Hillside

Clayton Creek Apartments

Delta Hawaii Apartments - Senior 55+
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Park Haven Apartments

3720 Clayton Rd

Mosaic Apartments

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Meadow Wood

Sequoyah Apartments

2140 California St

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Clayton Gardens

Portofino Apartments

3051 Treat Blvd

Baywoods
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Arcadian

The Delta Court Apartments

East Leland Court

Fontana Apartments

Village West Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

Bel Air Arms Apartments

Villa Medanos Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

1215 A St
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Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mt Diablo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Diablo Studio Apartments | $2,069 | $1,258 | $3,095 |
| Mt Diablo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,277 | $3,295 |
| Mt Diablo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $1,618 | $4,490 |
| Mt Diablo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $2,500 | $5,601 |
| Mt Diablo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $3,000 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA.
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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 Mira Vista Hills priced from $1,238. Oakwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable Mt Diablo apartments for rent in Clayton, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Vista Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Oakwood Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina | D1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Grant Street Apartments | Semi-Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,677 |
| Adelaide Pines | Adelaide 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,681 |
| Kirker Creek | Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $1,697 |
| Somerset Apartments | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Delta View Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $2.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the E - 2X2 940 1ST FLR Model at LAKESHORE starting at $2,199 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Meadow Creek Village: Meadow Creek Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Diablo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Terrace | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| LAKESHORE | E - 2X2 940 1ST FLR | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 516 W Tregallas Rd | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Mosaic Apartments | Mosaic Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 2112 Spanos St | 2112 Spanos St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 3417 Fairview Dr | 2 bedroom x 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Delta View Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Diamond Hillside | Aspenchase | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Oakwood Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina | D1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Diablo?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Diablo is Mira Vista Hills which is listed at $1,238, while the average apartment in Mt Diablo costs $3,700.
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 $246 which is $3,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.
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