Cheap Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Contra Costa County.

property at 5208 Cardinal Ct

$1,180

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$1,180

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$1,180

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5208 Cardinal Ct

AntiochCA94531
property at 1844 Chandler Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1844 Chandler Dr

BrentwoodCA94513

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property at 115 Medinah Pl

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

115 Medinah Pl

San RamonCA94583
property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 2732 Eccleston Ave

$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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2732 Eccleston Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597

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property at 237 Colusa Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

237 Colusa Ave

El CerritoCA94530
property at 3137 Larchmont Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3137 Larchmont Ln

San PabloCA94806
property at 40 La Encinal

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40 La Encinal

OrindaCA94563

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property at 1591 Ellis St

$1,800 - $2,100

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1591 Ellis St

ConcordCA94520
property at 1699 Laguna St

$1,787 - $1,845

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1699 Laguna St

ConcordCA94520
property at 1731 Ellis St

$1,748 - $1,895

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1731 Ellis St

ConcordCA94520

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property at 3530 Deer Hill Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 23

3530 Deer Hill Rd, Unit A, Unit A

3530 Deer Hill Rd
LafayetteCA94549
property at 733 Balra Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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733 Balra Dr

El CerritoCA94530

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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 19 Cottage Avenue in the Atchison Village neighborhood priced from $1,345. Delta Pines Apartments in the Renaissance at Bluerock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,417. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Delta Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,417
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,459
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,482
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,619
Marina HeightsOne Bedrooms Apts1BR,1BA$1,645
Parkview VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of May 09, 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 Residence 2 Model at The Silvergate starting at $2,870 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Mariposa in Brentwood 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
The SilvergateResidence 22BR,2BA$2.23
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.35
LAKESHOREF - 2X2 940 2ND FLR2BR,2BA$2.24
Oakwood Village2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.03
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Marina HeightsOne Bedrooms Apts1BR,1BA$1.98
Palace Apartment HomesPalace 1x11BR,1BA$2.27
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
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 3419 Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $20,418. There are also 403 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $835 to $13,000.

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 $835 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,477.

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 $1,000 to $20,418, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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