Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Larkey Park Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (57 Rentals)

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property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,250

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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2659 Baldwin Ln
$2,375
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$2,375
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2659 Baldwin Ln

2659 Baldwin LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel 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
property at 450 N Civic Dr

$2,349 - $3,000

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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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100 Boyd
$1,891 - $2,066
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Larkey Park Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Larkey Park Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Larkey Park Area area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Mountain View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here are the most affordable Larkey Park Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$1,825
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,860
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,898
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,899
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,991
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Larkey Park Area, CA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Larkey Park 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 Larkey Park Area apartment is the 2x2 Model at Shutters Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Larkey Park Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.89
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
Castlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Open Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.19
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85

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Larkey Park Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Larkey Park Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Larkey Park Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Larkey Park Area is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Larkey Park Area?

The cheapest apartment in Larkey Park Area is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,755, while the average apartment in Larkey Park Area costs $4,537.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Larkey Park 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 Larkey Park Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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