Average Rent in Contra Costa, CA

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Current Versus Historical Contra Costa, CA Rents

Contra Costa rentals average $1,795 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $516 (40.33%) year-over-year from $1,279 to $1,795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $7 (-0.37%) year-over-year from $1,982 to $1,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.75%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-4.11%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (1.21%) year-over-year from $4,814 to $4,873. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.86% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$47.85	$1,795	$1,279 (40.33%)	$1,739 (3.22%)
1 BR	$36.41	$1,975	$1,982 (-0.37%)	$2,007 (-1.59%)
2 BR	$33.23	$2,800	$2,725 (2.75%)	$2,396 (16.89%)
3 BR	$30.07	$3,500	$3,650 (-4.11%)	$3,292 (6.33%)
4+ BR	$26.34	$4,873	$4,814 (1.21%)	$3,906 (24.75%)

Historical Rents in Contra Costa, CA

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Top Cities Near Contra Costa

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Contra Costa. The average rent in Contra Costa is currently $3,400 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berkeley, CA, with an average rent of $2,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Contra Costa, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,456 per month.

Let's compare Contra Costa, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Contra Costa, CA is 1.18% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Contra Costa, CA are about 27.03% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.75% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Contra Costa, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berkeley, CA	$1,758	$2,238	$3,273	$2,395
Oakland, CA	$1,554	$2,200	$2,723	$2,600
San Jose, CA	$1,875	$2,395	$3,600	$4,200
San Francisco, CA	$2,650	$4,495	$6,300	$4,456

Top Neighborhoods Near Contra Costa

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa. One neighborhood in the area is South of Market. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa, CA is currently around $4,990 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Contra Costa's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,990 per month. Whereas, at $4,990 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Contra Costa. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,241	$4,569	$6,786	$4,990

Top Counties Near Contra Costa

There are a total of 5 counties located by Contra Costa, CA. Some of these counties include Sacramento, CA, Alameda, CA, and Santa Clara, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,286. That's roughly around $44 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Sacramento, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,486, San Mateo, CA is the most expensive county by Contra Costa, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Contra Costa, CA is 14.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Contra Costa, CA is 55.05% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Contra Costa, CA is 33.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sacramento, CA	N/A	$1,559	$1,612	$2,300
Alameda, CA	$1,848	$2,295	$2,800	$2,954
Santa Clara, CA	$2,050	$3,101	$3,601	$4,286
San Francisco, CA	$2,650	$4,495	$6,300	$4,456
San Mateo, CA	$3,495	$3,172	$4,357	$4,486

Top Zipcodes Near Contra Costa

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Frequently Asked Questions - Contra Costa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Contra Costa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Contra Costa, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Contra Costa, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Contra Costa, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Contra Costa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,795 and an average price per square feet of $47.85. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Contra Costa.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Contra Costa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $36.41. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Contra Costa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Contra Costa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,705 and an average price per square feet of $33.23. There are a total of 55 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Contra Costa.

How have rent prices in Contra Costa, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Contra Costa, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Contra Costa, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Contra Costa, CA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.