Average Rent in Contra Costa, CA

Home » CA » Contra Costa

Current Versus Historical Contra Costa, CA Rents

Contra Costa rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $4,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $446 (-24.83%) year-over-year from $1,796 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9 (-0.47%) year-over-year from $1,947 to $1,938. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $90 (3.74%) year-over-year from $2,408 to $2,498. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $152 (4.58%) year-over-year from $3,308 to $3,460. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (15.19%) year-over-year from $3,733 to $4,300. 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 36.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.54	$1,350	$1,796 (-24.83%)	$1,192 (13.29%)
1 BR	$2.94	$1,938	$1,947 (-0.47%)	$1,884 (2.83%)
2 BR	$2.63	$2,498	$2,408 (3.74%)	$2,451 (1.90%)
3 BR	$2.40	$3,460	$3,308 (4.58%)	$3,150 (9.84%)
4+ BR	$1.78	$4,300	$3,733 (15.19%)	$3,483 (23.44%)

Historical Rents in Contra Costa, CA

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Contra Costa

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Contra Costa. The average rent in Contra Costa is currently $3,306 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, 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 $3,612 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 2.04% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.34% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Contra Costa, CA are about 39.53% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Contra Costa, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$2,150	$2,725	$3,000
San Francisco, CA	$2,755	$3,292	$4,500	$3,612

Top Neighborhoods Near Contra Costa

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa, CA is currently around $3,845 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Contra Costa's average rent, which is only $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Contra Costa, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,845 per month. Whereas, at $3,845 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Contra Costa. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,895	$3,374	$4,511	$3,845

Top Counties Near Contra Costa

There are a total of 1 counties located by Contra Costa, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, San Francisco, CA, and San Mateo, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,612. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. It's average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,801, San Mateo, CA is the most expensive county by Contra Costa, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Contra Costa, CA is 72.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Contra Costa, CA is 46.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Contra Costa, CA is 53.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$2,063	$2,400	$2,850	$3,000
San Francisco, CA	$2,755	$3,292	$4,500	$3,612
San Mateo, CA	$2,331	$2,811	$3,973	$3,801

Top Zipcodes Near Contra Costa

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $3,150. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.54. There are a total of 3 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 $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $2.94. There are a total of 15 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 $2,589 and an average price per square feet of $2.63. There are a total of 50 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 -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Contra Costa, CA is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.