Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diablo Shadows Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (31 Rentals)

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Ygnacio Gardens
Studio Apartments

Ygnacio Gardens

1919 Ygnacio Valley RdWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1967 Desert Cir
Studio Apartments

1967 Desert Cir

1967 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1965 Desert Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1965 Desert Cir

1965 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1963 Desert Cir
Studio Apartments

1963 Desert Cir

1963 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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Casa Montego Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Montego Apartments

1485 Montego StWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1972 Desert
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1972 Desert

1972 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598

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1978 Desert
Studio Apartments

1978 Desert

1978 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1125 Lacey Ln
Studio Apartments

1125 Lacey Ln

1125 Lacey LnConcord, CA 94520
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1611 Frisbie Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Frisbie Ct

1611 Frisbie CtConcord, CA 94520
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1124 Lacey Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Lacey Ln

1124 Lacey LnConcord, CA 94520
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1610 Frisbie Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1610 Frisbie Ct

1610 Frisbie CtConcord, CA 94520

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1551 Lacey Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1551 Lacey Ct

1551 Lacey CtConcord, CA 94520
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1136-1142 Lacey Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1136-1142 Lacey Ln

1136-1142 Lacey LnConcord, CA 94520
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1600 Frisbie Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Frisbie Ct

1600 Frisbie CtConcord, CA 94520
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1601 Frisbie Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 Frisbie Ct

1601 Frisbie CtConcord, CA 94520
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2011 Sierra Rd
Studio Apartments

2011 Sierra Rd

2011 Sierra RdConcord, CA 94518
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1128 Lacey Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Lacey Ln

1128 Lacey LnConcord, CA 94520

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1118 Eureka Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1118 Eureka Ln

1118 Eureka LnConcord, CA 94520
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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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Oak Grove Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Terrace

706 Oak Grove RdConcord, CA 94518
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Lacey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lacey Apartments

1500 Lacey CtConcord, CA 94520
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1641 Frisbie Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1641 Frisbie Ct

1641 Frisbie CtConcord, CA 94520
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Courtyard Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Plaza

1115 Virginia LnConcord, CA 94520
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1540 Lacey Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1540 Lacey Ct

1540 Lacey CtConcord, CA 94520

Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diablo Shadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diablo Shadows area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Lake priced from $1,959. Oak Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Diablo Shadows apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,959
Oak Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,150
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2,800
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$2,896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diablo Shadows, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diablo Shadows area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Diablo Shadows apartment is the A1R Model at Park Lake at Walnut Creek starting at $2,896 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the Waldon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diablo Shadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$3.90
Oak Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.16
Palm LakePLM01Studio ,1BA$3.32

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diablo Shadows Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Diablo Shadows Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Diablo Shadows is starting from $2,044 at Palm Lake.

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