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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 Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community priced from $1,314. Oakwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Grant Street ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,595
Mira Vista HillsA11BR,1BA$1,598
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$1,625
Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina1x1ua1BR,1BA$1,650
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,662
Concord 14411x1A1BR,1BA$1,672
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Diablo, CA

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Diablo area is the $2.48 price per square foot 3225 Clayton Rd Model at 3225 Clayton Rd, Unit B in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Mt Diablo apartment is the 22C: The Davinci Large Model at Renaissance Square starting at $2,925 with a $2.42 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.
3225 Clayton Rd, Unit B3225 Clayton Rd3BR,2.5BA$2.48
Renaissance Square22C: The Davinci Large2BR,2BA$2.42
TrailviewTahoe2BR,1.5BA$2.26
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
4116 Loveridge Roadlv2x1uh-B2BR,1BA$2.44
616 O Streeto-2x1drb2BR,1BA$2.44
CornerstoneHarbor1BR,1BA$2.43
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$2.52

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Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,695.

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 $6,623.

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 $229 which is $6,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Diablo.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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