Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Martinez Hillside
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$1,064 - $2,191
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Martinez Hillside

90 F StMartinez, CA 94553
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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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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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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
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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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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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1215 A St
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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
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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 Studio unit found at Marina Heights in the Rose Glen neighborhood priced from $1,343. 19 Cottage Avenue in the Atchison Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina HeightsStudio AptsStudio,1BA$1,343
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,412
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,459
162 Santa Fe AveApt GStudio,1BA$1,575
LAKESHOREB - 1X1 700 UP1BR,1BA$1,650
Grant Street ApartmentsSemi-Reno1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3424 Yosemite Ave Model at 3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Oakwood Village starting at $1,895 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Renaissance at Bluerock 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.
3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 33424 Yosemite Ave3BR,2BA$0.75
Oakwood Village2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.08
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
11 Linscheid Dr, Unit #411 Linscheid Dr2BR,1BA$2.11
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
Casa Linda Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.40
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
LAKESHOREB - 1X1 700 UP1BR,1BA$2.36
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17

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 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 $1,345 at 19 Cottage Avenue.

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 $1,605 at Oakridge Apartments.

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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