Cheap Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $900 (63 Rentals)

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1470 Ramsay Cir

Walnut CreekCA94597
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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. Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$1,395
Westridge at Hilltop ApartmentsOne Bedroom 50% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,401
The AtchisonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,411
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$1,524
Aspenwood 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudio - S4Studio,1BA$1,573

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Beds 3.5 Baths Model at 1446 Quail View Cir in the in the Larkey Park neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd Model at 3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #3414 starting at $2,750 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Hilltop 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.
1446 Quail View Cir3 Beds 3.5 Baths3BR,3.5BA$2.05
3410 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit #34143410 San Pablo Dam Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
401 Green St, Unit 401 Green Apartment401 Green St2BR,1BA$2.08
409 Washington Ave, Unit Point Richmond 2 bdrm409 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
5533 Madison Ave, Unit #35533 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Senior2BR,1BA$2.24
4116 Loveridge Roadlv2x1uh-A2BR,1BA$2.24
Oakwood VillageDownstairs1BR,1BA$2.05
652 3rd St, Unit Studio652 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.99
Vista Woods SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Contra Costa County

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

There are currently 3439 Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $14,326. There are also 569 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $900 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 $900 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,871.

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 $750 to $8,410, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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