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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (28 Rentals)
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160 E 3rd St
PittsburgCA94565
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$1,250 - $1,6501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8
19 Cottage Avenue
19 Cottage AveRichmond, CA 94801
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$1,314 - $1,517Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community
6401 Center StClayton, CA 94517
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$1,331 - $3,466Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terraces at Nevin
2100-2200 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 94801
310 West St
CrockettCA94525
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$1,395 - $1,9951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakwood Village
2201 Sycamore DrAntioch, CA 94509
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$1,401 - $2,265Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westridge at Hilltop Apartments
2490 Lancaster DrRichmond, CA 94806
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$1,717 - $2,0461 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Delta Pines Apartments
2301 Sycamore DrAntioch, CA 94509
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Commons @ Oak Grove
69 Carol LnOakley, CA 94561
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29 Washington St
Bay PointCA94565
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Contra Costa County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Contra Costa County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County Studio Apartments | $2,125 | $795 | $9,995 |
| Contra Costa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Contra Costa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $1,079 | $10,000+ |
| Contra Costa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $750 | $8,806 |
| Contra Costa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $3,050 | $4,795 |
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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 Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $899. Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vista Woods Senior | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
| Terraces at Nevin | Studio type C | Studio,1BA | $1,331 |
| Oakwood Village | Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,401 |
| The Atchison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
| Commons @ Oak Grove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,418 |
| Bay Area Rentals | 613 L Street/ 1016 West 7th | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Antioch Family and Senior Apartments | B1 Family | 2BR,1BA | $1,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Beds 3.5 Baths Model at 1446 Quail View Cir in the in the Larkey Park neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 401 Green St Model at 401 Green St, Unit 401 Green Apartment starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Muir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Contra Costa County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1446 Quail View Cir | 3 Beds 3.5 Baths | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.05 |
| 401 Green St, Unit 401 Green Apartment | 401 Green St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 409 Washington Ave, Unit Point Richmond 2 bdrm | 409 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Antioch Family and Senior Apartments | B1 Senior | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 4116 Loveridge Road | lv2x1de-B | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 616 O Street | o-2x1urb | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Oakwood Village | Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Atchison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 652 3rd St, Unit Studio | 652 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Vista Woods Senior | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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 $1,524.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County?
The cheapest apartment in Contra Costa County is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Contra Costa County costs $4,300.
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 188 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 $549 which is $3,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Contra Costa County.
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