Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (77 Rentals)

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Mira Vista Hills
$1,456 - $2,637
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Mira Vista Hills

2201 San Jose DrAntioch, CA 94509
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2750 Argyll Ave, Unit A
$1,495
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2750 Argyll Ave, Unit A

2750 Argyll AveConcord, CA 94520
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342 W 10th St, Unit 1
$1,695
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342 W 10th St, Unit 1

342 W 10th StPittsburg, CA 94565

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Monterey Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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40 Emerson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Emerson Ave

40 Emerson AveCrockett, CA 94525
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East Leland Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

East Leland Court

2563 E Leland RdPittsburg, CA 94565
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Fontana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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2601 Center Ave
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2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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Grove at Sunset Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove at Sunset Court

55 Havenwood AveBrentwood, CA 94513
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Tierra Bella
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Bella

100 Village DrBrentwood, CA 94513
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Casa Blanca Apartments
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Casa Blanca Apartments

1000 Claudia CtAntioch, CA 94509
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Oakwood Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Village

2201 Sycamore DrAntioch, CA 94509
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Siena Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Marsh Creek Apartments
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Marsh Creek Apartments

7251 Brentwood BlvdBrentwood, CA 94513
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841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Hidden Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Cove

2901 Mary Ann LnBay Point, CA 94565

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Cheapest Available Contra Costa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Contra Costa County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Commons @ Oak Grove in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,418. Marina Heights in the Rose Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Marina HeightsStudio AptsStudio,1BA$1,430
Breton Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,453
Hidden Cove1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,506
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Delta Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,510
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,549
Mira Vista HillsA21BR,1BA$1,581
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,586

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.21 price per square foot B6 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the Adelaide 2x1 Model at Adelaide Pines starting at $2,105 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Contra Costa County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Exchange at BayfrontB62BR,1BA$2.21
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 2x12BR,1BA$2.24
11 Linscheid Dr11 Linscheid Dr2BR,1BA$2.11
236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law236 Lomas Cantadas1BR,1BA$2.11
616 O Streeto-2x1ub2BR,1BA$2.09
Oakwood Village2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.08
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.11
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
2750 Argyll Ave, Unit A2750 Argyll Ave1BR,1BA$2.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Contra Costa County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Contra Costa County is under $1,586.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County?

The cheapest apartment in Contra Costa County is Commons @ Oak Grove which is listed at $1,418, while the average apartment in Contra Costa County costs $3,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Contra Costa County?

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 137 regular apartments in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County?

Cheap apartments in Contra Costa County have an average cost of $338 which is $3,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Contra Costa County.

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