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Walnut CreekCA94598

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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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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Caprice Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice Apartments

1726 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Flora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flora

140 Flora AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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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 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 in the Southern Concord 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 $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 18671BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,700
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,754
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,759
Clayton Crossing Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (LIHTC 60%)1BR,1BA$1,762
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,790
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
1845 Robin Ln1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.43 price per square foot 129 Margarido Dr Model at 129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the Palace 2x2 Model at Palace Apartment Homes starting at $2,450 with a $2.09 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.
129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129129 Margarido Dr3BR,2BA$2.43
Palace Apartment HomesPalace 2x22BR,2BA$2.09
Trailview2BD, 1.5BTH2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.46
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.43
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2.42
The Franciscan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.51
1835 Robin Ln2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.49
1845 Robin Ln1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.39
1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 18671BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36

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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

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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 Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,754.

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 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867.

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 $1,995 at 1835 Robin Ln.

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 $2,589.

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