Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Mira Vista Hills
$1,238 - $2,597
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$1,233 - $2,592
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mira Vista Hills

2201 San Jose DrAntioch, CA 94509
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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 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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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Siena Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siena Court

760 Railroad AvePittsburg, CA 94565
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Marsh Creek Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Creek Apartments

7251 Brentwood BlvdBrentwood, CA 94513
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Apartments

841 Robinson StMartinez, CA 94553
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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162 Santa Fe Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162 Santa Fe Ave

162 Santa Fe AveRichmond, CA 94801
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1215 A St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1215 A St

1215 A StAntioch, CA 94509
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

3750 Willow Pass RdConcord, CA 94519
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144 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

144 13th St

144 13th StRichmond, CA 94801
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Kona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Apartments

2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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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 Mira Vista Hills in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood priced from $1,238. Terraces at Nevin in the Cortez neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Vista HillsA11BR,1BA$1,238
Terraces at NevinStudio type CStudio,1BA$1,331
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Marina Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Meadow Wood At Alamo CreekA11BR,1BA$1,504
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,515
Aspenwood 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudio - S3Studio,1BA$1,611
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,642
Capri Apartments Near Antioch MarinaD1x11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3124 Yosemite Ave Model at 3124 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the E - 2X2 940 1ST FLR Model at LAKESHORE starting at $2,199 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Meadow Creek Village: Meadow Creek Crossing 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.
3124 Yosemite Ave, Unit 33124 Yosemite Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
LAKESHOREE - 2X2 940 1ST FLR2BR,2BA$2.34
413 34th St, Unit 409413 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
409 34th St, Unit 409409 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.95
2112 Spanos St2112 Spanos St2BR,1BA$2.14
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.23

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 $1,650.

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

The cheapest apartment in Contra Costa County is Mira Vista Hills which is listed at $1,238, while the average apartment in Contra Costa County costs $3,700.

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 131 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 $389 which is $3,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Contra Costa County.

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