Cheap Apartments for Rent in Walnut, CA from $1,400 (33 Rentals)

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Windwood Apartments
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windwood Apartments

2100 Lark Ellen AveWest Covina, CA 91792
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Cambridge Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Garden

2601 E Valley BlvdWest Covina, CA 91792
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Vintage Park 55+ Community
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Park 55+ Community

1801-1815 E Cortez StWest Covina, CA 91791
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Rollingwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rollingwood

1901 E Amar RdWest Covina, CA 91792
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Walnut, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Walnut, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Walnut, CA area range in price from $1,066 to $4,131 with an overall median price of $3,014. The three Walnut neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alameda Corridor at $1,066, Walnut Ridge at $1,595, and Otterbein at $1,066. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Walnut Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alameda Corridor$2,972$1,06672
Walnut Ridge$2,972$1,59543
Otterbein$2,978$1,06675
Walnut Valley$2,995$1,59520
South Walnut$3,042$1,06687
Mount San Antonio College$3,125$1,41561

Cheapest Available Walnut Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Walnut, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vanllee in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood priced from $1,495. The 4D Trask Investments LLC - MO in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanllee1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
The 4D Trask Investments LLC - MO0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Vintage Park 55+ Community1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs (Balcony)1BR,1BA$1,750
La Sérena1 Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
The Villas at Rowland Heights1x1-6001BR,1BA$1,865
Windwood Apartments1x1L A1BR,1BA$1,883
Walnut Ridge Management1x1B1BR,1BA$1,968
The Medici at South HillsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,025
WOODSIDE VILLAGEPlan D1BR,1BA$2,044

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut, CA and Nearby

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Citrus Park Apartments in the in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood starting from $2,555. The second greatest value Walnut apartment is the 1 Bedroom + Den Model at Casas Del Lago Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Citrus Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.32
Casas Del Lago Apartments1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.05
Woodglen Apartment Homes2A2BR,2BA$2.19
2410 S Nancy St2410 S Nancy St2BR,1BA$2.10
2433 E Garvey Ave N, Unit 22433 E Garvey Ave N2BR,2BA$2.70
Walnut Park ApartmentsThe Santa Rosa2BR,1BA$2.34
Windwood Apartments2x2MR2BR,2BA$2.67
South Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
La Sérena1 Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.55
Vanllee1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut is Vanllee which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Walnut costs $3,014.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Walnut that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Walnut?

Cheap apartments in Walnut have an average cost of $587 which is $2,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut.

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