Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carriage Square Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (46 Rentals)

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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100 Boyd
$1,767 - $2,002
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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Sun Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Ridge Apartments

1265-1271 Monument BlvdConcord, CA 94520
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Robin Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Robin Lane Apartments

1828 Robin LnConcord, CA 94520
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Oak Grove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Apartments

1050 Oak Grove RdConcord, CA 94518
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Sun Valley
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley

1400 Contra Costa BlvdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Carriage Square Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $1,595. The Post Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,712. Here are the most affordable Carriage Square Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,767
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,795
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,815
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,920
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carriage Square Area, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carriage Square Area area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Carriage Square Area apartment is the 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Wood CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$2.97
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Cowell TerraceC-422BR,1BA$2.69
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.02
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Elm1BR,1BA$3.10
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista StudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Carriage Square Area, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,959.

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 $2,825.

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 24 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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