
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carriage Square Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (49 Rentals)
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2732 Eccleston Ave

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310 N Civic Dr, Unit 418, Unit 418

Park Regency Apartments

eaves Walnut Creek

The Grove at Walnut Creek

100 Kinross Dr, Unit 15, Unit 15

101 Kinross Dr

1587 2nd Ave, Unit 2
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490 N Civic Dr, Unit 108, Unit 108

Avalon Walnut Ridge

2323 San Juan Ave

7011 Sunne Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1502

Kingston Place Apartments

The Boulders

Sunnyvale Terrace Apartments

310 N Civic Dr

Main Street Terrace
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490 N Civic Dr

Walnut Creek Apartments

4038 Cowell Rd

4038 Cowell Rd

The Gate

The Post Apartments

Pine Meadows Apartments

Diablo Oaks Apartments

Palm Lake
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Mountain View Apartments

Terrace Apartments

Spring Meadow

Ellinwood Apartments

Oakview Apartments

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100 Boyd

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Trailview

Cowell Terrace

Sycamore Green Apartments
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2515 Ryan Rd

Monterrey Club Apartments

Sun Ridge Apartments

Sun Valley

Robin Lane Apartments

Peppertree

IMT Pleasant Hill

Oak Grove Apartments

2040 Sierra Rd
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2043 Sierra Rd

Converge Townhomes

1055 Mohr Ln

1391 Monument Blvd
Carriage Square Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carriage Square Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Square Area Studio Apartments | $2,171 | $1,600 | $3,312 |
| Carriage Square Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,700 | $4,522 |
| Carriage Square Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $1,969 | $5,118 |
| Carriage Square Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $2,575 | $5,702 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carriage Square Area Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Carriage Square Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carriage Square Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Sun Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,757. Here are the most affordable Carriage Square Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
| Sun Valley | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,757 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,830 |
| Spring Meadow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carriage Square Area, CA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carriage Square Area area is the $2.60 price per square foot C1 Model at Westcliffe Trail in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,810. The second greatest value Carriage Square Area apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes starting at $3,825 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carriage Square Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe Trail | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Wood Creek | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Trailview | Shasta | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Cowell Terrace | C-42 | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Oak Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carriage Square Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carriage Square Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carriage Square Area is under $1,890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carriage Square Area?
The cheapest apartment in Carriage Square Area is The Post Apartments which is listed at $1,712, while the average apartment in Carriage Square Area costs $2,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carriage Square 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 11 regular apartments in Carriage Square Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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