Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diablo Shadows Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)

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1972 Desert
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1972 Desert

1972 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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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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1124 Lacey Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Lacey Ln

1124 Lacey LnConcord, 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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Oak Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove

1050 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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1611 Frisbie Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Frisbie Ct

1611 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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Courtyard Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Plaza

1115 Virginia 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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1128 Lacey Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Lacey Ln

1128 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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1540 Lacey Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1540 Lacey Ct

1540 Lacey CtConcord, CA 94520
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1118 Eureka Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1118 Eureka Ln

1118 Eureka LnConcord, CA 94520
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1601 Frisbie Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 Frisbie Ct

1601 Frisbie 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 $1,828. Cowell Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Diablo Shadows apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,828
Cowell TerraceC-622BR,1BA$2,395
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$3,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diablo Shadows, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diablo Shadows area is the $2.82 price per square foot C-62 Model at Cowell Terrace in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Diablo Shadows apartment is the A1R Model at Park Lake at Walnut Creek starting at $3,315 with a $4.46 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.
Cowell TerraceC-622BR,1BA$2.82
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$4.46
Palm LakePLM01Studio ,1BA$3.10

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Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diablo Shadows Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Diablo Shadows?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Diablo Shadows is at Palm Lake listed at $1,828.

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 $2,225 at Palm Lake.

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