Cheap Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (138 Rentals)

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property at 2732 Eccleston Ave

$1,400

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2732 Eccleston Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 1726 Crescent Dr

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Walnut Creek, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at City Walk Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,695. The Post Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,712. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,695
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Concord 14411x1A1BR,1BA$1,757
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,795
IMT Pleasant HillE1Studio,1BA$1,800
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.60 price per square foot C1 Model at Westcliffe Trail in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,810. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace starting at $2,925 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westcliffe TrailC13BR,1.5BA$2.60
Palm Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.54
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.59
Parkview ApartmentsResidence 22BR,1BA$2.64
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Palace Apartment HomesPalace 1x11BR,1BA$2.53
St Moritz Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54

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Walnut Creek Overview

Walnut Creek is a city of more than 66,000 people in Contra Costa County, California, and it is located 16 miles east of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is partially due to its location at the junction of I-680 and SR-24, which passes through Oakland and San Francisco.

Why live in Walnut Creek, CA?

This suburba is not a forward-thinking paradise It is an oasis that you retreat to on the weekends, whether in your home or at a local BnB. The sunrise over Mt. Diablo is unobstructed by smog or fog. Here, you can raise children and brag how you tried living in the city, before you found your senses, and a home, in Walnut Creek.

Walnut Creek, CA
Population: 69,825

Ranked #518

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Creek is at IMT Pleasant Hill listed at $1,785.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,695 at City Walk Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Creek is starting from $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

What is the most affordable Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

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