Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estate of Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (59 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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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$2,500

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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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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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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100 Boyd
$2,071 - $2,261
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Estate of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Estate of Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Estate of Walnut Creek area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Mountain View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here are the most affordable Estate of Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,959
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,014
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053
Oak Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estate of Walnut Creek, CA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Estate of Walnut Creek 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 Estate of Walnut Creek apartment is the 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estate of Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
eaves Walnut Creek9962BR,2BA$2.78
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
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
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.94
Oak Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.16
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 12318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.16

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Estate Of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Estate of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Estate of Walnut Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Estate of Walnut Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Estate of Walnut Creek is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estate of Walnut Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Estate of Walnut Creek is Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Estate of Walnut Creek costs $3,996.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Estate of Walnut Creek?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Estate of Walnut Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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