Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Dorado Park Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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2982 Santos Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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$2,112 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove

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 The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Pine Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,815. Here are the most affordable El Dorado Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,820
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,970
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Ellinwood ApartmentsMia1BR,1BA$1,999
eaves Walnut Creek7461BR,1BA$2,011

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado Park, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado Park area is the $2.91 price per square foot Cassia Model at Brio in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,967. The second greatest value El Dorado Park apartment is the 996 Model at eaves Walnut Creek starting at $2,780 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Southern Concord 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.
BrioCassia2BR,2BA$2.91
eaves Walnut Creek9962BR,2BA$2.79
The Boulders2B2BR,1BA$3.05
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Sun Valley Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Wood CreekAlmondwood1BR,1BA$3.13
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
2634 Baldwin Ln, Unit 12634 Baldwin Ln2BR,1BA$3.06
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #19

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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!

Getting Around the El Dorado Park Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Mountain View Apartments listed at $1,818.

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 $1,712 at The Post 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 $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

What is the most affordable El Dorado Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Dorado Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

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