Cheap Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 5208 Cardinal Ct

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5208 Cardinal Ct

AntiochCA94531
property at 130 Avalon Ct

$1,575

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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130 Avalon Ct
San RamonCA94582

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property at 100 Village Dr

$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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206

100 Village Dr
BrentwoodCA94513
property at 830 Spruce Ct

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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830 Spruce Ct, Unit #A

830 Spruce Ct
RodeoCA94572

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property at 2005 San Jose Dr

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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241

2005 San Jose Dr
AntiochCA94509
property at 185 Sierra Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

185 Sierra Dr, Unit Greenwood Condos

185 Sierra Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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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. Commons @ Oak Grove in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,418. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Marina HeightsStudio AptsStudio,1BA$1,430
Breton Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,453
Mira Vista HillsA11BR,1BA$1,457
Hidden Cove1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,506
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,541
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,549
945 S 45th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Grant Street ApartmentsReno1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.05 price per square foot 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 2BD, 1.5BTH Model at Trailview starting at $2,399 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the College Park 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.
5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit5819 Bayview Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
Trailview2BD, 1.5BTH2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Bayside Apartments2x2-B32BR,2BA$2.38
Terraces at Nevin2 Bedroom Type A2BR,1BA$2.21
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.27
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2.28
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.14
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Contra Costa County

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

There are currently 3436 Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA with pricing that ranges from $864 to $8,170. There are also 448 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $850 to $30,000.

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 $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,692.

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 $1,400 to $8,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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