Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)

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3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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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 Terrace Apartments priced from $1,852. The Grove at Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,902. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,902
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,966
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$2,018

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Valley area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Pleasant Valley apartment is the Townhome Model at Spring Meadow starting at $2,640 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the College Park 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$2.76
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
IMT Pleasant HillB12BR,1BA$2.73
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Villa Montanaro1x1-7131BR,1BA$3.58
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.26
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B81BR,1BA$3.33
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.27
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.69

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Pleasant Valley, Walnut Creek, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pleasant Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pleasant Valley is at Terrace Apartments listed at $1,852.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Valley Apartment is $1,966 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pleasant Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pleasant Valley is starting from $2,099 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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