Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (94 Rentals)

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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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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 Grant Street Apartments priced from $1,595. Adelaide Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Outer Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grant Street ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,595
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$1,625
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,662
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,695
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,740
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,795
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Walnut Creek, CA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Walnut Creek area is the $2.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Palm Terrace Concord in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Outer Walnut Creek apartment is the 2x2 A Renovated Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill starting at $2,701 with a $2.42 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.
Palm Terrace Concord3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.54
The Crest Pleasant Hill2x2 A Renovated2BR,2BA$2.42
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Muir Park Condos2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.60
Palace Apartment HomesPalace 1x11BR,1BA$2.53
Meadow Wood2/1 725 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$2.66
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x11BR,1BA$2.52

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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.

Getting Around the Outer Walnut Creek Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Outer Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Walnut Creek is at IMT Pleasant Hill listed at $1,740.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Walnut Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,595 at Grant Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Walnut Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Walnut Creek is starting from $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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