Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Outer Walnut Creek area of Walnut Creek.

property at 2732 Eccleston Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2732 Eccleston Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 1591 Ellis St

$1,800 - $2,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1591 Ellis St

ConcordCA94520

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property at 1699 Laguna St

$1,898 - $1,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1699 Laguna St

ConcordCA94520
property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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property at 2756 Argyll Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2756 Argyll Ave

ConcordCA94520

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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 $1,675. City Walk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Outer Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grant Street ApartmentsSemi-Reno1BR,1BA$1,675
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,715
Lotus Apartments / L87StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Sun ValleyResidence 1 UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,780
St Moritz Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,794
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Walnut Creek, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Walnut Creek area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2x2 A Partial Reno Model at The Crest Pleasant Hill in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,816. The second greatest value Outer Walnut Creek apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron starting at $2,355 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek 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.
The Crest Pleasant Hill2x2 A Partial Reno2BR,2BA$2.52
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.56
Shoreline 1841 Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.54
Parkview ApartmentsResidence 22BR,1BA$2.59
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Palace Apartment HomesPalace 1x11BR,1BA$2.53
St Moritz Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Walnut Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Walnut Creek?

There are currently 623 Apartments for Rent in Outer Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $5,210. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Walnut Creek ranging from $1,250 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Walnut Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Walnut Creek ranges from $1,250 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,717.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Walnut Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Walnut Creek range from $2,500 to $5,210, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,430.

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