Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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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 The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments priced from $1,950. Walnut Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,012. Here are the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,950
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,012
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA

As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Walnut Creek area is the $3.42 price per square foot Manchester Model at The Windsor in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,720. The second greatest value Downtown Walnut Creek apartment is the A 2 x 2 Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.88 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 WindsorManchester2BR,2BA$3.42
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR,2BA$2.88
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.78
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Terrace2x1 B2BR,1BA$3.28
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2.79
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.28
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.29
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.28
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 32318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #34

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 Downtown Walnut Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Walnut Creek?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,804 to $5,026. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Walnut Creek ranging from $1,275 to $5,600.

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 $1,275 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,375.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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