Parkside Home for Rent

Parkside in Concord, the largest city in Contra Costa County, attracts young professionals and families moving from San Francisco and Berkeley due to its lower home prices. The neighborhood features modest ranch-style homes from the 1950s and ‘60s, with three bedrooms and 1,200 to 2,000 square feet of living space, alongside some newer two-story modern contemporary homes. Streets are mostly lined with sidewalks, though smaller cul-de-sacs lack them. The Gehringer Community Garden on Lynwood Drive offers residents in-ground plots for planting crops, while the nearby Gehringer Park Recreation Club hosts swim meets in its lap pool. Downtown Concord and Todos Santos Plaza are close by, providing twice-weekly farmers markets, a summer concert series, and playgrounds. Dining options include the uniquely themed Digger’s Diner on Farm Bureau Road, known for its classic diner fare and quirky grave-digger decor. Essential shopping needs are met by nearby Safeway and FoodMaxx stores. The Mount Diablo Unified School District serves the area, with schools like Wren Avenue Elementary, El Dorado Middle School, and Mount Diablo High School offering various academic and extracurricular opportunities. Commuting is convenient with access to the BART Oakland Avenue train station and proximity to Interstate 680, allowing for a roughly 30-minute drive to San Francisco. County Connection buses also provide public transportation along major roads. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.