Cheap Homes for Rent in Diablo Shadows Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)

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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 $1,752. Oakview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Diablo Shadows apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,752
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Oak Grove1x11BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diablo Shadows, CA

As of August 31, 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 $2,819 with a $3.79 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$3.79
Oak Grove1x11BR,1BA$3.16
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.37
Palm LakePLM21Studio ,1BA$4.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #52

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diablo Shadows

What type of rentals are currently available in Diablo Shadows?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Diablo Shadows, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,827 to $2,925. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Diablo Shadows ranging from $1,850 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Diablo Shadows?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Diablo Shadows ranges from $1,850 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,926.

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