Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (76 Rentals)

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Chesley Mutual Housing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chesley Mutual Housing

802 Chesley AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Victoria Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Green

163 Paradise DrHercules, CA 94547
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Vista Woods Senior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Woods Senior

600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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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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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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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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Fontana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fontana Apartments

2405 L StAntioch, CA 94509
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2601 Center Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2601 Center Ave

2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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Tierra Bella
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Bella

100 Village DrBrentwood, CA 94513
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The Atchison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atchison

2575 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Hidden Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Cove

2901 Mary Ann LnBay Point, CA 94565
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Siena Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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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 Antioch Family and Senior Apartments in the Meadow Creek Village: Meadow Creek Crossing neighborhood priced from $743. Marina Heights Apartments in the Rose Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,343. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsA1 Senior1BR,1BA$743
Marina Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,343
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Hidden Cove1 BR, 1 BA - 50%1BR,1BA$1,413
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath (B) Model at Bella Rose in the in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Foothill - Twin Creeks Condos starting at $2,757 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Cottage 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.
Bella Rose2 Bed 2 Bath (B)2BR,2BA$2.16
Foothill - Twin Creeks CondosPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.35
El Paseo Family2x22BR,2BA$1.52
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsC1 Family3BR,2BA$2.00
711 Pennsylvania Ave711 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
CornerstoneMarina2BR,2BA$2.32
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.05
731 Lucas Ave, Unit B731 Lucas AveStudio ,0.5BA$2.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Contra Costa County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Contra Costa County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Contra Costa County is at Marina Heights Apartments listed at $1,343.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Contra Costa County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Contra Costa County Apartment is $743 at Antioch Family and Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Contra Costa County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Contra Costa County is starting from $1,517 at Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community.

What is the most affordable Contra Costa County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Contra Costa County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons @ Oak Grove and starts from $1,607.

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