
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diablo Hills Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (52 Rentals)
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0000 Overlook Dr

1726 Crescent Dr

eaves Walnut Creek

Newell Vista

Park Place Apartments

Park Regency Apartments

Avalon Walnut Ridge

The Grove at Walnut Creek

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Diablo Pointe Apartments

The Arbors

Oak & Iron

Walnut Hill

The Retreat at Walnut Creek

The Meridian

2323 San Juan Ave

Avalon Walnut Creek

1305 Boulevard Way, Unit 105

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7011 Sunne Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1502
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Kingston Place Apartments

15Fifty5

129 Pioneer Ave

1196 Alta Vista Ct, Unit #1

1172 Saranap Ave

Vista Terrace Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

Carmel Pines

Sunnyvale Terrace Apartments

Trinity Terrace Apartments
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324 Parnell Ct

Ming Tree Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

155 Sharene Ln

Walnut Terrace

The Alterra

2562 Walnut Blvd

Carmel House

Walnut Creek Apartments

Casa Sierra
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Ygnacio Village

Oak Terrace

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100 Boyd

Diablo Oaks Apartments

Palm Lake

Terrace Apartments

Spring Meadow

Sycamore Green Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

The Courtyard at Poet's Corner
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Diablo Hills, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diablo Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Hills Studio Apartments | $2,292 | $1,800 | $3,523 |
| Diablo Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,642 | $4,754 |
| Diablo Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $1,969 | $5,330 |
| Diablo Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,279 | $3,204 | $5,702 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Diablo Hills Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Diablo Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diablo Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek priced from $1,701. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Diablo Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| IMT Pleasant Hill | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,858 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 510 | Studio,1BA | $1,868 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,882 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diablo Hills, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diablo Hills 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 Diablo Hills 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 Diablo Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| The Arbors | 1bdrm/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Best Local Schools in Diablo Hills, Walnut Creek, CA
Buena Vista Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diablo Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Diablo Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diablo Hills is under $1,882.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diablo Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Diablo Hills is 100 Boyd which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Diablo Hills costs $3,567.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diablo Hills?
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 Diablo Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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