
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palos Verde Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palos Verde Area area of Walnut Creek.


0000 Overlook Dr

eaves Walnut Creek

Newell Vista

Park Place Apartments

Park Regency Apartments

Avalon Walnut Ridge

The Grove at Walnut Creek

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The Arbors
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Oak & Iron

Walnut Hill

The Meridian

2323 San Juan Ave

Avalon Walnut Creek

1305 Boulevard Way, Unit 105

Total Monthly Price
7011 Sunne Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1502

Kingston Place Apartments

15Fifty5

129 Pioneer Ave
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1196 Alta Vista Ct, Unit #1

Vista Terrace Apartments

1172 Saranap Ave

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Carmel Pines

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324 Parnell Ct

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155 Sharene Ln

Walnut Terrace

The Alterra

2562 Walnut Blvd

Carmel House

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Casa Sierra

Ygnacio Village

Oak Terrace

Total Monthly Price
100 Boyd
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Spring Meadow

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1038 on Second

Park Lafayette

The Courtyard at Poet's Corner

IMT Pleasant Hill

Peppertree

Converge Townhomes
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Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palos Verde Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verde Area Studio Apartments | $2,298 | $1,800 | $3,523 |
| Palos Verde Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,642 | $4,754 |
| Palos Verde Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $2,235 | $5,330 |
| Palos Verde Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,013 | $3,204 | $5,702 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palos Verde Area Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Palos Verde Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palos Verde Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek priced from $1,701. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Palos Verde Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| IMT Pleasant Hill | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,858 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 510 | Studio,1BA | $1,868 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,882 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palos Verde Area, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palos Verde 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 Palos Verde 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 Palos Verde Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Converge Townhomes | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| The Arbors | 1bdrm/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palos Verde Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palos Verde Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palos Verde Area is under $1,882.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palos Verde Area?
The cheapest apartment in Palos Verde Area is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,701, while the average apartment in Palos Verde Area costs $3,573.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palos Verde 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 Palos Verde Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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