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2730 Oak Rd

Walnut CreekCA94597

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310 N Civic Dr

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 Southern Concord neighborhood priced from $1,650. Park Regency Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. 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
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,683
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,773
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815
Park Haven ApartmentsWindsor1BR,1BA$1,845
Concord 14411x1A1BR,1BA$1,846
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,846
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
TrailviewDiablo1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.73 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Concord in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,145. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the Townhome Model at Spring Meadow starting at $2,640 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens 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$2.73
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Pine Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.68
TrailviewDiablo1BR,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Walnut Creek?

There are currently 745 Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $10,000. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Walnut Creek ranging from $1,795 to $11,000.

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 $1,795 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,200.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Walnut Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Walnut Creek range from $2,500 to $4,210, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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