
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (52 Rentals)
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Oak & Iron

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Alpine Park

Birchwood Apartments

The Grove at Walnut Creek

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The Retreat at Walnut Creek

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Main Street Terrace

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The Boulevard

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Buena Vista Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buena Vista Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Area Studio Apartments | $2,271 | $1,718 | $3,028 |
| Buena Vista Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,925 | $5,256 |
| Buena Vista Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,178 | $2,215 | $5,725 |
| Buena Vista Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,252 | $2,895 | $8,050 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Buena Vista Area Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Buena Vista Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buena Vista Area area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,718. Main Street Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,718 |
| Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Park Lafayette | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,920 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Oak & Iron | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,966 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,018 |
| Walnut Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista Area, CA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista Area area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3Bed/3.5Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Buena Vista Area apartment is the 2x2 Model at Shutters Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buena Vista Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 3Bed/3.5Bath | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.02 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| Vista Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 27 Baldwin Ct, Unit 27 | 27 Baldwin Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buena Vista Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buena Vista Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buena Vista Area is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,718.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buena Vista Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buena Vista Area Apartment is $1,899 at Main Street Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buena Vista Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buena Vista Area is starting from $2,260 at Park Lafayette.
What is the most affordable Buena Vista Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Buena Vista Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Enclave and starts from $2,895.
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