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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA

154 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Contra Costa County, CA. 154 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a large building with a palm tree in front of it
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    2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
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    1 BED $1,279
    2 BEDS $1,439

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a white stove and refrigerator and wooden cabinets
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    420 Grangnelli Ave, Antioch, CA 94509
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a stove
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    108 West 9Th / York St, Pittsburg, CA 94565
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1010 Power Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    1 BED $1,672
    2 BEDS $1,990
  • a living room and dining room with chairs and a table
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    1108 Crestfield Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582
    1 BED $1,700
    2 BEDS $1,931
    3 BEDS $2,128

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1755 TRINITY AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
    STUDIO $1,813+
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,624+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
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    1000 Pheasant Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    1 BED $1,846+
    2 BEDS $2,404+
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    3128 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    STUDIO $1,917+
    1 BED $2,201+
    2 BEDS $2,647+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a marble counter top
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    3686 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
    1 BED $1,945
    2 BEDS $2,560
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    1390 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $2,320+
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  • a living room with a table and a kitchen with a fireplace
    Today

    1295 Homestead Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    1 BED $1,974+
    2 BEDS $2,278
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2200 Sycamore Dr, Antioch, CA 94509
    2 BEDS $1,978

Apartments Under $2,200

  • the front entrance of a hotel with a parking lot and a building
    Today

    241 W Buchanan Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    1 BED $2,042+
    2 BEDS $2,281
  • a rendering of a living room with a round table and a lamp
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    10944 SAN PABLO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,075
    2 BEDS $2,290
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    7251 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513
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    3 BEDS $2,137

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a communal table in a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    2200 John Muir Parkway, Hercules, CA 94547
    STUDIO $2,200+
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $3,525
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances and a counter top
    Today

    1756 Carmel Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    1 BED $2,208+
    2 BEDS $2,628
  • an outdoor living area with a fireplace and chairs
    Today

    1038 Second St, Lafayette, CA 94549
    1 BED $2,210
    2 BEDS $2,540
    3 BEDS $3,220
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    11720 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,252+
    2 BEDS $2,671+
  • a kitchen with a long counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    3608 Willow Pass Rd., Bay Point, CA 94565
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Getting around in Contra Costa County, CA

2 /100
Car-Dependent
1 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,846 and $7,258.

How many cheap rentals are available in Contra Costa County, CA on RentCafe?

There are 258 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Contra Costa County, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County, CA?

The average Contra Costa County, CA cheap apartment size is 747 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County, CA?

Cheap apartments in Contra Costa County, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Contra Costa County, CA?

A cheap apartment in Contra Costa County, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Contra Costa County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Contra Costa County, CA has never been easier. We feature 154 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Contra Costa County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Contra Costa County, CA? The average apartment rent in Contra Costa County is $2,466 per month so any rental south of $1,973 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Contra Costa County, CA rents go as low as $1,279/mo.

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