Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greenhills Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,700 (29 Rentals)

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,649 - $3,363
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$2,649 - $3,363

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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$2,780 - $8,863
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$2,780 - $8,863

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17

The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Vaya
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$2,852 - $4,754
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Windsor
$3,612 - $3,967
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13

The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Marquee at Diablo Pines
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Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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NoMa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NoMa Apartments

1910 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Mercer
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mercer

1655-1699 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Greenhills, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greenhills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greenhills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $1,890. The Courtyard at Poet's Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Greenhills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Courtyard at Poet's Corner1x11BR,1BA$1,945
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288
15Fifty5Design EA Premier 3Studio,1BA$2,437
Marquee at Diablo PinesA11BR,1BA$2,495
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$2,649
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$2,750
Waymark1x1-6611BR,1BA$3,065
VayaE1Studio,1BA$3,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenhills, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenhills area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Greenhills apartment is the D2 Model at Lyric starting at $4,503 with a $4.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenhills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
LyricD22BR,2BA$4.68
The MercerPlan 1A1BR,1.5BA$3.92
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$3.99
Marquee at Diablo PinesA11BR,1BA$3.87
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
The Courtyard at Poet's Corner1x11BR,1BA$3.52
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.76
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20

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Greenhills, Lafayette, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenhills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greenhills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greenhills is at Terrace Apartments listed at $1,890.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenhills Apartment is $1,945 at The Courtyard at Poet's Corner.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greenhills is starting from $2,420 at Terrace Apartments.

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