Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (25 Rentals)

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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Lyric
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyric

1500 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Villas at Sierra
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Sierra

137 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Walnut Creek area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak & Iron priced from $1,980. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$1,980
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,067
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,093
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Walnut Creek area is the $3.40 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at The Mercer in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,155. The second greatest value Downtown Walnut Creek apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Agora at South Main starting at $3,919 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MercerPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.40
Agora at South MainPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.24
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.34
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Ygnacio VillageB12BR,1BA$3.36
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.90
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.29
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Walnut Creek is at 15Fifty5 listed at $2,397.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Walnut Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,980 at Oak & Iron.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Walnut Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Walnut Creek is starting from $2,350 at Shutters Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Rise Walnut Creek and starts from $4,995.

Expert Rental Resources

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