
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carriage Square Area Walnut Creek, CA from $816 (61 Rentals)
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2982 Santos Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID987

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100 Boyd

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1007 Pleasant Valley Dr, Unit Private ADU

Sycamore Green Apartments

1852 Robin Ln, Unit 4

1005 Mohr Ln, Unit Mohr Condo

2055 Sierra Rd

1079 Mohr Ln, Unit D14

2515 Ryan Rd

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1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867
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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 | $2,256 | $1,600 | $3,380 |
| Carriage Square Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,700 | $4,682 |
| Carriage Square Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,132 | $2,000 | $5,330 |
| Carriage Square Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,851 | $2,575 | $5,903 |
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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 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 priced from $1,650. The Post Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Carriage Square Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,859 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,884 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| 1845 Robin Ln | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carriage Square Area, CA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carriage Square Area area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Carriage Square Area apartment is the 2BD, 1.5BTH Model at Trailview starting at $2,399 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the College Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Trailview | 2BD, 1.5BTH | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| Wood Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
| Sun Valley | Residence 3 Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| North Main Apartments | North Main 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 1845 Robin Ln | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Best Local Schools in Carriage Square Area, Walnut Creek, CA
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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 $2,053.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carriage Square Area?
The cheapest apartment in Carriage Square Area is 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Carriage Square Area costs $2,690.
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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