Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)

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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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The Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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100 Boyd
$1,642 - $1,892
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Villa Montanaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montanaro

203 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Pleasant Valley, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pleasant Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. 100 Boyd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,817. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,817
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,840
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,856
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,882
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1BA$2,295
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,550
The Enclave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,622
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley apartment is the 955 Model at Avalon Walnut Ridge starting at $2,802 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Avalon Walnut Ridge9552BR,2BA$2.93
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.12
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
The Enclave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.01
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.09
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.76
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$3.98

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pleasant Valley, Walnut Creek, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pleasant Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pleasant Valley is under $2,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pleasant Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Valley is 100 Boyd which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Pleasant Valley costs $3,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Valley?

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 18 regular apartments in Pleasant Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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