Cheap Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $850 (39 Rentals)

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property at 5029 Barrett Ave
$1,600
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5029 Barrett Ave, Unit A

5029 Barrett Ave
RichmondCA94805
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property at 2308 L St
$1,695
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2308 L St

AntiochCA94509
property at 1060 Oak Grove Rd
$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1060 Oak Grove Rd
ConcordCA94518
property at 1537 Truman St
$1,800
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1537 Truman St

RichmondCA94801
property at 4216 Nevin Ave
$1,825
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4216 Nevin Ave

RichmondCA94805
property at 121 Sweeney Ct
$1,845
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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121 Sweeney Ct
El SobranteCA94803

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property at 2909 Alhambra Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2909 Alhambra Ave

MartinezCA94553
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property at 172 Cider Cir
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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172 Cider Cir

BrentwoodCA94513

Cheapest Available Contra Costa County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Contra Costa County, CA is a 1 Bed home found at 1913 Mt Hamilton Dr in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood priced from $1,500. 4660 Palomino Way in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1913 Mt Hamilton Dr1913 Mt Hamilton Dr1BR, 1BA$1,500
4660 Palomino Way4660 Palomino Way1BR, 1BA$1,550
5494 Antioch5494 Antioch2BR, 2BA$1,800
Unit BUnit B1BR, 1BA$1,895

Best Value Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the Contra Costa County area is the $1.67 price per square foot 660 La Casa Via Model at 660 La Casa Via in the Meadow Creek neighborhood starting from $10,000. The second greatest value Contra Costa County rental home is the Unit Model at Unit in the Mariposa in Brentwood neighborhood starting at $5,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Contra Costa County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
660 La Casa Via660 La Casa Via6BR, 6BA$1.67
UnitUnit5BR, 3BA$1.44
500 Lassen Way500 Lassen Way4BR, 3BA$1.42
4436 Deerfield Dr4436 Deerfield Dr4BR, 3BA$1.60
5494 Antioch5494 Antioch2BR, 2BA$0.72
4755 Malayan St4755 Malayan St4BR, 3.5BA$1.84
4716 Hunter Peak Ct4716 Hunter Peak Ct4BR, 3BA$1.51
2413 Santa Cruz Ct2413 Santa Cruz Ct3BR, 3BA$1.60
UnitUnit4BR, 2BA$1.64
1913 Mt Hamilton Dr1913 Mt Hamilton Dr1BR, 1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Contra Costa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Contra Costa County?

There are currently 3446 Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA with pricing that ranges from $999 to $8,170. There are also 410 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $850 to $19,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Contra Costa County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Contra Costa County ranges from $850 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,768.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Contra Costa County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Contra Costa County range from $2,064 to $8,170, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,275.

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