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

Park Regency Apartments

eaves Walnut Creek

The Grove at Walnut Creek

100 Kinross Dr, Unit 15, Unit 15

101 Kinross Dr

Alpine Park

The Arbors
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490 N Civic Dr, Unit 108, Unit 108

Avalon Walnut Ridge

Oak & Iron

Castlewood Apartments

Carmel House

7011 Sunne Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1502

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The Boulders

Shutters Apartments
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Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

Avalon Walnut Creek

480 N Civic Dr, Unit 208 The Keys, Unit 208 The Keys

Carmel Pines Senior 55+

155 Sharene Ln

310 N Civic Dr

490 N Civic Dr

Ming Tree Apartments

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Casa Sierra

1246 Walker Ave

Walnut Terrace

138 Village Ct

1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd

300 N Civic Dr

460 N Civic Dr

Diablo Oaks Apartments

Palm Lake
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Mountain View Apartments

Terrace Apartments

Total Monthly Price
100 Boyd

Sycamore Green Apartments

The Boulevard

2515 Ryan Rd

Peppertree

IMT Pleasant Hill

1055 Mohr Ln
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Scottsdale Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scottsdale Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Area Studio Apartments | $2,043 | $1,800 | $3,312 |
| Scottsdale Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $1,780 | $4,130 |
| Scottsdale Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,969 | $4,760 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Scottsdale Area Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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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 Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,805. Here are the most affordable Scottsdale Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,921 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,928 |
| Alpine Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale Area, CA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale Area area is the $3.06 price per square foot Plan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,959. The second greatest value Scottsdale Area apartment is the C1 Model at Westcliffe Trail starting at $3,810 with a $2.60 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora at South Main | Plan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.06 |
| Westcliffe Trail | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| The Arbors | 2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
| 310 N Civic Dr, Unit 418 | 310 N Civic Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Scottsdale Area, Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Acres Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scottsdale Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scottsdale Area is at Diablo Oaks Apartments listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Area Apartment is $1,950 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scottsdale Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scottsdale Area is starting from $2,295 at Kingston Place Apartments.
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