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1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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 Clayton Crossing Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,650. 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
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,650
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,762
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,783
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,808
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815
Concord 14411x1A1BR,1BA$1,821
Park Haven ApartmentsWindsor1BR,1BA$1,845
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.48 price per square foot Townhome Model at Spring Meadow in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2X1A Model at Bridge at Walnut Creek starting at $2,471 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Tice Valley 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.
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Bridge at Walnut Creek2X1A2BR,1BA$2.47
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #82BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.67
TrailviewDiablo1BR,1BA$2.68
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.69

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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.

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Getting Around Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,762.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,650 at Clayton Crossing 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 Clayton Crossing Apartments and starts from $2,287.

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