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1470 Ramsay Cir

Walnut CreekCA94597
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1315 Alma Ave

Walnut CreekCA94596
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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. The Post Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,712. 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
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,750
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Beds 3.5 Baths Model at 1446 Quail View Cir in the in the Larkey Park neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Concord starting at $3,045 with a $2.64 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.
1446 Quail View Cir3 Beds 3.5 Baths3BR,3.5BA$2.05
Palm Terrace Concord3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.64
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Lime RidgeB12BR,2BA$2.64
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #82BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Bel Air ApartmentsA - 1X1 693 LOW1BR,1BA$2.63
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd 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 748 Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $14,326. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Walnut Creek ranging from $1,500 to $16,000.

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 $1,500 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,664.

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