Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
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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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Buena Vista Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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 Shutters Apartments priced from $1,575. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,683
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,909
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,950
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,001

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista Area, CA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista Area area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Buena Vista Area apartment is the 1701 San Miguel Dr Model at 1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 starting at $3,400 with a $3.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 17011701 San Miguel Dr2BR,1BA$3.09
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$2.72
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.44
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Buena Vista Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #7

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Buena Vista Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 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 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 Shutters Apartments listed at $1,575.

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 $1,900 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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 $2,099 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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