Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (33 Rentals)

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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1
$1,895
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1

2318 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Vaya
$2,366 - $4,337
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut 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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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597

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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 Studio unit found at Newell Vista priced from $1,835. 2323 San Juan Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,163
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$2,170
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,259
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300
Westcliffe TrailS1Studio,1BA$2,315
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$2,320
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Walnut Creek area is the $3.37 price per square foot Nottingham Model at The Windsor in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,616. The second greatest value Downtown Walnut Creek apartment is the 1 Bedroom with Loft Model at Alpine Park starting at $3,150 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Burton Valley 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 WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.37
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3.50
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.94
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.25
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.62
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$3.47
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.57
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.53
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 12318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.16

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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 Newell Vista listed at $1,835.

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 $2,163 at Carmel House.

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.

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