Cheap Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $800 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2486 Warren Ln

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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property at 5208 Cardinal Ct

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5208 Cardinal Ct

AntiochCA94531

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property at 100 Village Dr

$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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100 Village Dr
BrentwoodCA94513
property at 2913 Roosevelt Ln

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2913 Roosevelt Ln

AntiochCA94509
property at 130 Avalon Ct

$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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130 Avalon Ct
San RamonCA94582

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property at 2005 San Jose Dr

$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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2005 San Jose Dr
AntiochCA94509

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property at 2827 Monument Blvd

$1,997

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$1,997

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2827 Monument Blvd, Unit #24

2827 Monument Blvd
ConcordCA94520

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property at 2756 Argyll Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2756 Argyll Ave

ConcordCA94520
property at 7 Lancaster Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Lancaster Cir, Unit 235

7 Lancaster Cir
Bay PointCA94565

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 Commons @ Oak Grove in the Monarch Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,418. Marina Heights in the Rose Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Marina HeightsStudio AptsStudio,1BA$1,430
Breton Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,453
Hidden Cove1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,506
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Delta Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,510
1333 Market Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,549
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,559
Mira Vista HillsA21BR,1BA$1,581
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,642

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Contra Costa County area is the $2.21 price per square foot B6 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Contra Costa County apartment is the Grandeur Model at Arbor Ridge starting at $2,945 with a $2.34 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.
The Exchange at BayfrontB62BR,1BA$2.21
Arbor RidgeGrandeur2BR,2BA$2.34
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 2x12BR,1BA$2.24
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law236 Lomas Cantadas1BR,1BA$2.11
11 Linscheid Dr11 Linscheid Dr2BR,1BA$2.11
616 O Streeto-2x1ub2BR,1BA$2.09
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.10
3601 Fairview Drive2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
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 $864 to $7,164. There are also 410 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $800 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 $800 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,911.

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 $1,966 to $7,164, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $5,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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