Cheap Apartments for Rent in Diablo, CA from $1,258 (46 Rentals)

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Canyon Woods
$2,059 - $3,777

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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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Lyric
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyric

1500 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Akin Residences
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Akin Residences

1380 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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. Castlewood Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Diablo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio, 1BA$1,835
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,925
Meadow Wood at Alamo Creek1A1BR, 1BA$1,967
Carmel House1×1 C1BR, 1BA$2,046
Canyon WoodsSafflowerStudio, 1BA$2,059
Crow CanyonPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,127
Country Brook Rental CondosSwallow`s Rest1BR, 1BA$2,175
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR, 1BA$2,193
Bel AirThe SandcoveStudio, 1BA$2,197
Deer Creek ApartmentsPlan 11BR, 1BA$2,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diablo, CA and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diablo area is the $2.54 price per square foot Hillenburg Model at Highlands Point in the Cottage Park neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Diablo apartment is the Three Bedroom A Model at Valencia at Gale Ranch in the Cottage Park neighborhood starting at $3,310 with a $2.73 price per square foot. 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$2.54
Valencia at Gale RanchThree Bedroom A3BR, 2BA$2.73
Foothill - Twin Creeks CondosPlan 2A2BR, 2BA$2.77
Promontory View ApartmentsPlan C2BR, 2BA$2.98
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR, 2BA$2.64
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR, 1BA$2.46
Shutters Apartments2x22BR, 2BA$2.61
Creekside Terrace2BD, 1BTH2BR, 1BA$3.09
Newell Vistane-1x11BR, 1BA$2.87
Meadow Wood at Alamo Creek1A1BR, 1BA$3.07

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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 $1,967 at Meadow Wood at Alamo Creek.

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 $3,150.

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