
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Diablo Neighborhood of Clayton, CA from $1,000 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mt Diablo area of Clayton.


Santos Plaza Apartments

2300 Loveridge Rd

Grant Street Apartments

234 Crest St

Clayton Gardens

Pine Terrace Apartments
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230 Queens Way - 55+ Community

Palm Lake

Kirker Creek

Casa Blanca Apartments

Delta Pines Apartments

Portofino Apartments

Somerset Apartments

Windsor Park Apartments

Twin Creeks
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Delta Hawaii Apartments - Senior 55+

Riverstone Apartments

101 H St

Cornerstone

Pine Meadows Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

Park Haven Apartments

Delta View Apartments

Mira Vista Hills
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Clayton Creek Apartments

Creekside Village

Mosaic Apartments

Renaissance Square

ReNew Aster

Meadow Wood

Woodland Hills
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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 |
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Mt Diablo Studio Apartments | $2,563 | $1,415 | $9,995 |
Mt Diablo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,314 | $3,295 |
Mt Diablo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,517 | $3,795 |
Mt Diablo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,195 | $4,025 |
Mt Diablo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
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There are currently 70 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
The Atchison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
Bay Area Rentals | Oakridge - 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,576 |
Grant Street Apartments | Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
616 O Street | o-1x1dra | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Clayton Gardens | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,663 |
Pine Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
230 Queens Way - 55+ Community | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palm Terrace Concord | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.46 |
Concord 1441 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
Casa Blanca Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
50 Worrell Rd | 50 Worrell Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Capri Apartments Near Antioch Marina | 2x1pdc | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Creekside Village | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Cornerstone | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Riverstone Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
616 O Street | o-1x1dra | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
The Atchison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMt Diablo, Clayton, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $1,705.
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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