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Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Walnut Creek, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clayton Crossing Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,650. Palm Lake in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,650
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,695
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,703
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Concord in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,035. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2X2 Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Terrace Concord3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.63
Sycamore Green Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.49
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Concord 14412x1B2BR,1BA$2.68
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
TrailviewSierra1BR,1BA$2.67
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Walnut Creek?

There are currently 741 Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $5,680. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Walnut Creek ranging from $1,195 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Walnut Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Walnut Creek ranges from $1,195 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,007.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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