Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA from $800 (112 Rentals)

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property at 5208 Cardinal Ct

$1,400

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5208 Cardinal Ct

AntiochCA94531
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Mira Vista Hills
$1,457 - $2,638
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4

Mira Vista Hills

2201 San Jose DrAntioch, CA 94509
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2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B
$1,650
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$1,650
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 2

2750 Argyll Ave, Unit B

2750 Argyll AveConcord, CA 94520
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Clayton Gardens
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$1,652 - $1,871
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Clayton Gardens

4220 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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1746 Sattler Dr, Unit B
$1,695
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$1,695
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1746 Sattler Dr, Unit B

1746 Sattler DrConcord, CA 94519
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Trailview
$1,895 - $2,610
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$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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Meadow Wood

3200-3205 Northwood DrConcord, CA 94520
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property at 2005 San Jose Dr

$1,900

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Kirker Creek
$1,943 - $3,136
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Kirker Creek

1000 Pheasant DrPittsburg, 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 $1,482. Oakridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,591. Here are the most affordable Mt Diablo apartments for rent in Clayton, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,482
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,591
Grant Street ApartmentsReno1BR,1BA$1,595
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,652
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,699
Somerset Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,699
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715
Casa Blanca Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,717

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2BD, 1.5BTH Model at Trailview in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Condominium Rentals starting at $2,595 with a $2.55 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.
Trailview2BD, 1.5BTH2BR,1.5BA$2.32
Palm Terrace Condominium RentalsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 2x12BR,1BA$2.24
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Whispering Oaks ApartmentsResidence 12BR,1BA$2.55
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20
616 O Streeto-2x1drb2BR,1BA$2.37
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.31
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
LAKESHOREB - 1X1 700 UP1BR,1BA$2.57

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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 $1,717.

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 $3,600.

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 57 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 $472 which is $3,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.

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