
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista Area Walnut Creek, CA from $816 (48 Rentals)
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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 | $2,294 | $1,754 | $3,450 |
| Buena Vista Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,900 | $4,411 |
| Buena Vista Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,194 | $2,114 | $5,330 |
| Buena Vista Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,849 | $3,204 | $5,903 |
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There are currently 48 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 $1,754. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. 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 | $1,754 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| IMT Pleasant Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| North Main Apartments | North Main 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,177 |
| Caprice Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Ygnacio Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,259 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista Area, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista Area 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 Buena Vista Area apartment is the Two Bedroom Split-Level Model at Diablo Pointe Apartments starting at $2,430 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Burton Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129 | 129 Margarido Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | Two Bedroom Split-Level | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Villas at Sierra | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| North Main Apartments | North Main 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 130 Village Ct, Unit 130 Village Ct | 130 Village Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| The Arbors | 2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buena Vista Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buena Vista Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buena Vista Area is under $2,259.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buena Vista Area?
The cheapest apartment in Buena Vista Area is Newell Vista which is listed at $2,008, while the average apartment in Buena Vista Area costs $2,767.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buena Vista Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Buena Vista Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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