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$2,458 - $20,000Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1500 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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$2,483 - $3,653Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut 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
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Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
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Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Terrace
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Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Casa Sierra
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Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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1472-1478 Pico CtWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,747
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,750
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,788
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Original1BR,1BA$1,795
The BouldersStudioStudio,1BA$1,810
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Concord in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,035. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2X2 Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.49 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.
Palm Terrace Concord3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.63
Sycamore Green Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.49
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Concord 14412x1B2BR,1BA$2.68
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
TrailviewSierra1BR,1BA$2.67
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st 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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #80

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 $1,747.

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 The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

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