Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Lakewood Area area of Walnut Creek.

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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Hanover Walnut Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Walnut Creek

3050 Del Hombre LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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 Castlewood Apartments priced from $1,900. 2323 San Juan Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Lakewood Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,955
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,983
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,999
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,999
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Kingston Place ApartmentsThe Luxor2BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood Area, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood Area area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Lakewood Area apartment is the 3x2C Model at Vista Terrace Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut 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$2.76
Vista Terrace Apartments3x2C3BR,2BA$2.86
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #472BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.12

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Lakewood Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Lakewood Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakewood Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakewood Area is at Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Area Apartment is $1,955 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakewood Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakewood Area is starting from $2,099 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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