Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castle Hill Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,544 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$2,595 - $8,348
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31

The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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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 Newell Vista priced from $1,822. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Castle Hill Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Original1BR,1BA$1,850
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$1,895
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Alpine ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,099
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Four Seasons ApartmentsB - 1X1 6381BR,1BA$2,199
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$2,200
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castle Hill Area, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castle Hill Area area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Castle Hill Area apartment is the Two Bedroom Split-Level Model at Diablo Pointe Apartments starting at $2,630 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Meadow Creek 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.
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B - 114 Sharene2BR,2BA$2.45
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.66
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.89
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.26
Four Seasons ApartmentsB - 1X1 6381BR,1BA$3.45

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Castle Hill Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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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 Newell Vista listed at $1,822.

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 $1,850 at The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek.

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 $2,200 at Lafayette Commons.

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