Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castle Hill Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)

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from $2,280Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Castle Hill Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castle Hill Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castle Hill Area area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at FOUR SEASONS priced from $1,850. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Castle Hill Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,850
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,905
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2,000
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$2,095
Reserve at Walnut Creek0X1AStudio,1BA$2,104
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castle Hill Area, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castle Hill Area area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1701 San Miguel Dr Model at 1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Castle Hill Area apartment is the 2X1A Model at Bridge at Walnut Creek starting at $2,501 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Tice Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castle Hill Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 17011701 San Miguel Dr2BR,1BA$3.00
Bridge at Walnut Creek2X1A2BR,1BA$2.50
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.67
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$3.17
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castle Hill Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #29

Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Castle Hill Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

6 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castle Hill Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Castle Hill Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Castle Hill Area is at FOUR SEASONS listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castle Hill Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castle Hill Area Apartment is $1,895 at Park Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castle Hill Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castle Hill Area is starting from $2,145 at Shutters Apartments.

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