
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)
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2560 Walnut Blvd

1236 Walker Ave
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Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Walnut Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Walnut Creek 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,845 | $2,150 | $3,995 |
Downtown Walnut Creek 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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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 Park Place Apartments priced from $1,895. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Walnut Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Walnut Creek area is the $3.05 price per square foot A2 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,957. The second greatest value Downtown Walnut Creek apartment is the Plan 2A Model at The Mercer starting at $4,310 with a $3.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Agora at South Main | A2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.05 |
The Mercer | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.52 |
Westcliffe Trail | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.16 |
Vista Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Alpine Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Ygnacio Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
The Windsor | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Oak & Iron | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
The Arbors | 1bdrm/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Walnut Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Walnut Creek
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Walnut Creek?
There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,827 to $17,136. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Walnut Creek ranging from $1,750 to $3,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Walnut Creek?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Walnut Creek ranges from $1,750 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,004.
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