Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Lakewood Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)

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50 Tahoe Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Tahoe Ct

50 Tahoe CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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138 Village Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

138 Village Ct

138 Village CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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134 Village Ct
Studio Apartments

134 Village Ct

134 Village CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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45 Tahoe Ct
Studio Apartments

45 Tahoe Ct

45 Tahoe CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Analisa
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Analisa

1 Analisa LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Stoneyridge Lane
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneyridge Lane

310 Stoneyridge LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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186 Sierra Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

186 Sierra Dr

186 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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33 Tahoe Ct
Studio Apartments

33 Tahoe Ct

33 Tahoe CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Ann Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ann Apartments

1330 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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190 Village Ct
Studio Apartments

190 Village Ct

190 Village CtWalnut 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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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Villas at Sierra
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Sierra

137 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Rose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rose Apartments

1354 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Cheapest Available Lower Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Lakewood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Newell Vista priced from $1,822. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Lower Lakewood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$2,095
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2,135
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,209
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,303
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Lakewood, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Lakewood area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Shutters Apartments in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Lower Lakewood apartment is the 1x1 Model at Walnut Terrace starting at $2,135 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2.79
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$3.17
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.57
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.45
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$3.97
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Lakewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Lakewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Lakewood is at Newell Vista listed at $1,822.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Lakewood Apartment is $1,995 at Newell Vista.

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