Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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160 E 3rd St

Vista Woods Senior

2033 Nevin Ave

Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community

Mira Vista Hills

372 Chaucer Dr, Unit Mini Studio Townhouse

1901 Railroad Ave

29 Washington St

2488 Market Ave

2300 Loveridge Rd

2349 Roosevelt Ave

2347 Roosevelt Ave

Westridge at Hilltop Apartments

527 Vaqueros Ave

1211 A St

Parkview Village

162 Santa Fe Ave
Contra Costa County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Contra Costa County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Contra Costa County Studio Apartments | $2,241 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Contra Costa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Contra Costa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $1,079 | $10,000+ |
Contra Costa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,296 | $750 | $7,197 |
Contra Costa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $3,050 | $6,700 |
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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 Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,314. Mira Vista Hills in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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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Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Mira Vista Hills | 11A80-1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
Oakwood Village | Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Atchison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
Commons @ Oak Grove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,418 |
Aspenwood 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio - S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,573 |
616 O Street | o-1x1dra | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Grant Street Apartments | Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Marina Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,623 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath (B) Model at Bella Rose in the in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the I - 3X2 1178 UP Model at LAKESHORE starting at $2,650 with a $2.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bella Rose | 2 Bed 2 Bath (B) | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
LAKESHORE | I - 3X2 1178 UP | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
715 Pennsylvania Ave | 715 Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
Redwood Green Apartments | 2 Bd/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Antioch Family and Senior Apartments | B1 Family | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
4116 Loveridge Road | lv2x1uh-A | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
3417 Fairview Dr | 2 bedroom x 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Oakwood Village | Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Atchison | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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 Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community listed at $1,460.
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 $1,314 at Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community.
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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