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Canyon Woods
$2,134 - $3,807
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Canyon Woods

401 Canyon Woods PlSan Ramon, CA 94582
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Mill Creek at Windemere
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Creek at Windemere

2100 Waterstone PlSan Ramon, CA 94582
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Akin Residences
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Akin Residences

1380 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diablo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Diablo, CA is a Studio unit found at Newell Vista in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood priced from $1,835. Diablo Pointe Apartments in the Burton Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Diablo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Bel AirThe SandcoveStudio,1BA$1,947
Meadow Wood at Alamo Creek1A1BR,1BA$2,051
Canyon WoodsSafflowerStudio,1BA$2,134
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,163
Country Brook Rental CondosSwallow`s Rest1BR,1BA$2,175
Cornerstone at Gale Ranch1A1BR,1BA$2,291
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$2,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diablo, CA and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diablo area is the $2.75 price per square foot Hillenburg Model at Highlands Point in the in the Cottage Park neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Diablo apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Foothill - Twin Creeks Condos starting at $2,849 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Cottage Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diablo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlands PointHillenburg3BR,2BA$2.75
Foothill - Twin Creeks CondosPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.42
Mill Creek at WindemerePlan 2D2BR,2BA$2.86
Four Seasons ApartmentsG - 2X2 9532BR,2BA$2.81
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.67
Sequoia GroveModel A2BR,2BA$2.80
Valencia at Gale RanchTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3.07
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$3.00
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.62

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diablo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Diablo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Diablo is at Newell Vista listed at $1,835.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Diablo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Diablo Apartment is $1,900 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Diablo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Diablo is starting from $2,350 at Shutters Apartments.

What is the most affordable Diablo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Diablo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highlands Point and starts from $3,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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