
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Concord, CA from $1,200 (118 Rentals)
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4038 Cowell Rd

2140 California St

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2170 Fremont St, Unit studio, Unit studio

Grant Street Apartments

City Walk Apartments

Santos Plaza Apartments

Concord 1441

Windsor Park Apartments

Pine Meadows Apartments
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Pine Terrace Apartments

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Clayton Gardens

Clayton Creek Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

Sequoyah Apartments

Park Haven Apartments

St Moritz Apartments

Palm Lake

1220 Detroit Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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Meadow Wood
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Arcadian

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Trailview

Bel Air Apartments

4462 Clayton Rd

2827 Monument Boulevard, Unit 48, Unit 48

Oakview Apartments

Modera Apartments

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5209 Olive Dr, Unit B, Unit B

2756 Argyll Ave

5460 Concord Blvd, Unit B4, Unit B4
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Adelaide Pines

1731 Ellis St

2515 Ryan Rd

Bel Air Arms Apartments

Monterrey Club Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

Bonifacio East Apartments

Hillsborough Ct

Sun Terrace Apartments
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3884 Bayview Cir

Willow Green

Olivera Villa

Sun Ridge Apartments

Adelaide Park Apartments

Tradewinds

Fifteen 30

Robin Lane Apartments

1591 Ellis St

Don Francisco Apartments
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Concord, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Concord?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Concord Studio Apartments | $2,081 | $1,258 | $4,026 |
| Cheap Concord 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,348 | $6,610 |
| Cheap Concord 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,618 | $4,931 |
| Cheap Concord 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $2,230 | $4,062 |
| Cheap Concord 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,735 | $4,300 | $9,171 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Concord, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Concord, CA area range in price from $1,064 to $8,526 with an overall median price of $3,906. The three Concord neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cambridge Park at $1,800, Colony Park at $1,600, and Concord Park at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Concord Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Park | $2,537 | $1,800 | 25 |
| Colony Park | $2,925 | $1,600 | 138 |
| Concord Park | $2,925 | $1,600 | 191 |
| Ellis Lake | $2,925 | $1,695 | 46 |
| Four Corners | $2,925 | $1,695 | 65 |
| Meadow Homes | $2,925 | $1,600 | 184 |
| Southern Concord | $2,925 | $1,600 | 184 |
| Ygnacio Valley | $2,925 | $1,600 | 146 |
| Downtown Concord | $3,283 | $1,595 | 43 |
| Clayton Valley Highlands | $4,062 | $1,258 | 14 |
Cheapest Available Concord Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Concord, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grant Street Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,675. City Walk Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Concord apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Street Apartments | Semi-Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| City Walk Apartments | Citywalk 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
| Clayton Crossing Apartments | Welcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments... | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| Adelaide Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Concord 1441 | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,757 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Concord, CA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Concord area is the $2.60 price per square foot C1 Model at Westcliffe Trail in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,810. The second greatest value Concord apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace starting at $2,925 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Concord apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe Trail | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| Palm Terrace | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Parkview Apartments | Residence 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Palace Apartment Homes | Palace 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Mendocino Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| St Moritz Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Concord Overview
Concord is a family-friendly town with lots of playgrounds, restaurants, parks, a farmers? market and ice cream socials. The employment rate is high and there are plenty of good public and private schools. The small suburban town is beautiful and very diverse. It is a good town for doing business.
Why live in Concord, CA?
Living in Concord is a good alternative to city life. It offers all the benefits of living in the city in a more relaxed, suburban way full of open spaces. It is beautiful and culturally diverse with plenty of attraction sites. It has low unemployment rate and is well positioned for business. The weather makes it possible to engage in outdoor activities all year round. There are plenty of nice apartments at affordable prices and the crime rate is relatively low. The city has plenty of facilities including, good hospitals, malls, stores, schools and gyms.
Concord, CAPopulation: 129,688
Ranked #213
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Concord Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Concord?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Concord is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Concord?
The cheapest apartment in Concord is Grant Street Apartments which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Concord costs $3,906.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Concord?
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 150 regular apartments in Concord 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 Concord?
Cheap apartments in Concord have an average cost of $361 which is $3,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Concord.
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