Cheap Homes for Rent in Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,900 (8 Rentals)

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3183 Wayside Plz, Unit 105

3183 Wayside Plz
Walnut CreekCA94597

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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 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek priced from $1,759. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,759
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,882

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, CA

As of June 19, 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 B2 Model at Avalon Walnut Creek starting at $3,220 with a $2.86 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 CreekB22BR,2BA$2.86
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.12
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.51
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$3.40
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2.93
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.81
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Pleasant Valley?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,755 to $5,500. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasant Valley ranging from $1,995 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pleasant Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pleasant Valley ranges from $1,995 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,826.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pleasant Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pleasant Valley range from $3,410 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

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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