Cheap Homes for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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property at 1505 Nevin Plz

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1505 Nevin Plz, Unit Room for Rent

1505 Nevin Plz
RichmondCA94801

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property at 520 Linford Pl

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

520 Linford Pl

San RamonCA94583
property at 3641 Clayton Rd

$1,325

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$1,325
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3641 Clayton Rd, Unit 43

3641 Clayton Rd
ConcordCA94521
property at 1351 Isabel Ct

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1351 Isabel Ct

PittsburgCA94565

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property at 2736 Chanslor Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2736 Chanslor Ave

RichmondCA94804

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property at 400 33rd St

$1,795

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400 33rd St

RichmondCA94804

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property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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Cheapest Available Contra Costa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Contra Costa County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $1,079. Marina Heights in the Rose Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,343. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Contra Costa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorSenior Affordable Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,079
Marina HeightsStudio AptsStudio,1BA$1,343
19 Cottage AvenuePrivate Room with Private Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Commons @ Oak GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,418
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,445
Terraces at NevinSeniors Studio Type AStudio,1BA$1,508
Aspenwood 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudio - S3Studio,1BA$1,611
Kirker CreekCherry1BR,1BA$1,633
Oakridge Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,642
Martinez HillsideSmall 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,661

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

As of March 25, 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 E - 2X2 940 1ST FLR Model at LAKESHORE starting at $2,199 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Meadow Creek Village: Meadow Creek Crossing 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
LAKESHOREE - 2X2 940 1ST FLR2BR,2BA$2.34
409 34th St, Unit 409409 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
516 W Tregallas Rd2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
413 34th St, Unit 409413 34th St1BR,1BA$2.22
Antioch Family and Senior ApartmentsB1 Family2BR,1BA$2.24
4116 Loveridge Roadlv2x1uh-A2BR,1BA$2.31
3417 Fairview Dr2 bedroom x 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.24
Delta View Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
Oakwood Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Contra Costa County

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

There are currently 3433 Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $7,200. There are also 411 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Contra Costa County ranging from $1,000 to $12,500.

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 $1,000 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,550.

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 $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,499.

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