Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Dorado Park Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (51 Rentals)

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
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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 - $4,263
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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100 Boyd
$2,071 - $2,261
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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property at 1185 Meadow Ln

$2,250

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1185 Meadow Ln
ConcordCA94520

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Sun Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Ridge Apartments

1265-1271 Monument BlvdConcord, CA 94520
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Robin Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Robin Lane Apartments

1828 Robin LnConcord, CA 94520
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Oak Grove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Apartments

1050 Oak Grove RdConcord, CA 94518
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El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Dorado Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Dorado Park area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Meadows Apartments priced from $1,795. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable El Dorado Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,795
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,891
eaves Walnut Creek7461BR,1BA$1,955
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,981
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,014
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado Park, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Dorado Park area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value El Dorado Park apartment is the 996 Model at eaves Walnut Creek starting at $2,768 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
eaves Walnut Creek9962BR,2BA$2.78
The Gate2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.86
Wood CreekAlmondwood1BR,1BA$3.11
Oak Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.16
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 12318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.16
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Elm1BR,1BA$3.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Walnut Creek. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Dorado Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Dorado Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Dorado Park is at The Gate listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Dorado Park Apartment is $1,795 at Pine Meadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Dorado Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Dorado Park is starting from $2,119 at The Post Apartments.

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