Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scottsdale Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,250

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$1,250
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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property at 320 N Civic Dr

$2,500

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$2,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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property at 450 N Civic Dr

$2,349 - $3,000

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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596
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100 Boyd
$1,817 - $2,052
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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property at 1039 Mohr Ln

$2,500

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$2,500
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1039 Mohr Ln, Unit C

1039 Mohr Ln
ConcordCA94518
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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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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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Scottsdale Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scottsdale Area area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $1,595. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Scottsdale Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,817
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,898
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,920
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale Area, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale Area area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Scottsdale Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron starting at $2,360 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottsdale Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.57
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.16
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista StudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Scottsdale Area, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Scottsdale Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scottsdale Area is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale Area?

The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale Area is 100 Boyd which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Scottsdale Area costs $5,310.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scottsdale 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 19 regular apartments in Scottsdale Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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