Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carriage Square Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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$2,226 - $4,774Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut 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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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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Robin Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Robin Lane Apartments

1828 Robin LnConcord, CA 94520
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Oak Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove

1050 Oak Grove RdConcord, CA 94518
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Villa Montanaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montanaro

203 Coggins DrPleasant 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 1 Bed unit found at The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. IMT Pleasant Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Carriage Square Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,750
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,809
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,865
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Ellinwood ApartmentsMia1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carriage Square Area, CA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carriage Square Area area is the $2.36 price per square foot Shasta Model at Trailview in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,460. The second greatest value Carriage Square Area apartment is the Cassia Model at Brio starting at $2,999 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek 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.
TrailviewShasta2BR,1.5BA$2.36
BrioCassia2BR,2BA$2.94
Sycamore Green Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2.63
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Sun Valley Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Cowell TerraceC-622BR,1BA$2.82
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.73
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Carriage Square Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Carriage Square Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 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 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 $1,999.

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 $5,750.

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 19 regular apartments in Carriage Square Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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