Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (45 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside 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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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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
property at 450 N Civic Dr

$2,349 - $3,000

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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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Lakewood Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakewood Area area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Newell Vista priced from $1,822. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Lakewood Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$1,825
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,878
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Four Seasons ApartmentsA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,950
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,992
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,081
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood Area, CA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood Area 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 Lakewood Area apartment is the Two Bedroom Split-Level Model at Diablo Pointe Apartments starting at $2,430 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Meadow Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.46
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2.79
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.12

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Lakewood Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Lakewood Area, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakewood Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewood Area is under $2,135.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood Area?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood Area is Park Place Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Lakewood Area costs $3,931.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood Area?

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 21 regular apartments in Lakewood Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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