Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (88 Rentals)

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eaves Walnut Creek
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$1,886 - $2,787
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$1,801 - $2,702
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$85
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$1,886 - $2,787
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eaves Walnut Creek

1445 Treat BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Avalon Walnut Ridge
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$2,057 - $3,440
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$1,968 - $3,351
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$89
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$2,057 - $3,440
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Avalon Walnut Ridge

121 Roble RdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Oak & Iron
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$2,065 - $2,730
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$2,059 - $2,724
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$6
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$2,065 - $2,730
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oak & Iron

1100 Lincoln AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Boulders
$2,174 - $2,736
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$2,170 - $2,732
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$2,174 - $2,736
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The Boulders

530 N Civic DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Vaya
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$2,261 - $3,994
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$2,223 - $3,956
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$38
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$2,261 - $3,994
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie 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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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut 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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29 Phylis Dr, Unit ADU
$1,650
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$1,650
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$1,650
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29 Phylis Dr, Unit ADU

29 Phylis DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Meadow Wood
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$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300
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Meadow Wood

3200-3205 Northwood DrConcord, CA 94520
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100 Boyd
$1,911 - $2,161
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$1,900 - $2,150
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$11
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$1,911 - $2,161
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Vista Oaks
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$1,959 - $4,582
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$1,949 - $4,572
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$10
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$1,959 - $4,582
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Vista Oaks

3883 Vista Oaks DrMartinez, CA 94553
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Outer Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Walnut Creek area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Clayton Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,715. Here are the most affordable Outer Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715
Grant Street ApartmentsSemi-Reno1BR,1BA$1,750
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,756
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,792
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$1,812
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Walnut Creek, CA

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Walnut Creek area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3Bed/3.5Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Outer Walnut Creek apartment is the 748 Stubbs Rd Model at 748 Stubbs Rd, Unit 752 Stubbs starting at $3,200 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes3Bed/3.5Bath3BR,3.5BA$2.02
748 Stubbs Rd, Unit 752 Stubbs748 Stubbs Rd3BR,2BA$2.68
Palm Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.54
The Crest Pleasant Hill2x2 A Renovated2BR,2BA$2.67
Wood CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$2.53
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.59
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.60
Meadow Wood1/11BR,1BA$2.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Walnut Creek. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Walnut Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Walnut Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Walnut Creek is under $1,815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Walnut Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Walnut Creek is The Post Apartments which is listed at $1,712, while the average apartment in Outer Walnut Creek costs $2,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Walnut Creek?

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 19 regular apartments in Outer Walnut Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Walnut Creek?

Cheap apartments in Outer Walnut Creek have an average cost of $308 which is $2,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Walnut Creek.

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