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Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community

6401 Center St, Clayton, CA 94517

Property Summary

This senior living community in Clayton provides retirement living for those 55 and older. The property features a range of services, including two meals a day, housekeeping, and transportation. Residents have access to on-site amenities such as a fitness center, a media center, and a lounge for social activities. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming cats and dogs up to 25 pounds. Each apartment includes an emergency alert response system, and the building is equipped with an elevator for convenience. On-site retail and professional management are also available to support residents.

Renter brief

At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,258/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Three things to know

39% lower than the studio median within 10 mi

$1,258 to start, vs a median of $2,053 (within 10 mi).

Source · 137 active studio units · Within 10 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Required fees add $1,700/mo

Amenity fee $1,700/mo. Opt-in extras like pet rent or parking are separate.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

cats and dogs allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked 23 hours ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 479 ft²
    Available Now
    $1,258/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 581 ft²
    Available Now
    $1,348/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 742 ft²
    Available Now
    $1,618/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$1,258
Within 10 mi median$2,053

Source · 137 active studio units · Within 10 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

39% lower than the studio median within 10 mi

Source · 137 active studio units · Within 10 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

5.4 mi straight-line distance to Pittsburg / Bay Point

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 2002

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Service
  • Lounge

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$0
Monthly fees
Amenity fee$1,700/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the helpfulness of staff members like Kristen, Ariel, and Sheryl, and the convenient location.
  • However, several residents report issues with new management, including a culture of fear and ignored maintenance requests.
  • Additionally, the amenities are no longer available.
  • 3.7 stars across 20 reviews.
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cathy b glenn
a week ago
Google
I'm sitting in the lobby of Diamond Terrace this Wednesday morning and, if you didn't know better, you'd swear the building was empty. The quiet is not easy, though; it's the kind of silence that happ...
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gwen mayo
a month ago
Google
Kristen, Ariel and Sheryl have been the greatest. I love living here. They are so helpful and kind. Thank you staff.

What's Around

  • Transit
    Pittsburg / Bay Point · 5.4 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Village Market · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    9 restaurants & cafés within 0.5 mi
  • Parks
    The Grove · 0.1 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 18.4 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Questions renters ask about this building

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

What extra monthly fees should I budget for?

The listing totals $1,700/mo in required fees (amenity fee), before opt-ins like pet rent or parking.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Pittsburg / Bay Point is 5.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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