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1595 3rd Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597
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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 Creek Apartments
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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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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29 Phylis Dr, Unit ADU
$1,800
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29 Phylis Dr, Unit ADU

29 Phylis DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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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 Adelaide Pines in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,681. City Walk Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,711. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$1,681
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,711
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Sun ValleyResidence 1Studio,1BA$1,757
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,795
The GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.68 price per square foot 748 Stubbs Rd Model at 748 Stubbs Rd, Unit 752 Stubbs in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. 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.
748 Stubbs Rd, Unit 752 Stubbs748 Stubbs Rd3BR,2BA$2.68
Palm Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.54
Wood CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$2.63
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.54
Lime RidgeB12BR,2BA$2.55
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.61
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
The GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$2.60

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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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 The Retreat at Walnut Creek listed at $1,745.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,681 at Adelaide Pines.

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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