
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Secluded Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $816 (58 Rentals)
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Secluded Valley, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Secluded Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secluded Valley Studio Apartments | $2,287 | $1,800 | $3,380 |
| Secluded Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,900 | $4,411 |
| Secluded Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $2,177 | $5,330 |
| Secluded Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,937 | $3,160 | $5,130 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Secluded Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Secluded Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Secluded Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,804. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Secluded Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,804 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio, 1BA | $1,835 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,925 |
| Carmel House | 1×1 C | 1BR, 1BA | $2,046 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2,100 |
| The Retreat at Walnut Creek | 1 Bed 1 Bath Small | 1BR, 1BA | $2,193 |
| Caprice Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,200 |
| Ygnacio Village | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,259 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR, 1BA | $2,295 |
| Vista Terrace Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Secluded Valley, CA
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Secluded Valley area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Secluded Valley apartment is the A 2 x 2 Model at Park Place Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting at $2,695 with a $2.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Secluded Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $3.06 |
| Park Place Apartments | A 2 x 2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.64 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | Two Bedroom Split-Level | 2BR, 1BA | $2.46 |
| Villas at Sierra | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.55 |
| 303 Masters Ct, Unit 2 | 303 Masters Ct | 2BR, 1BA | $3.09 |
| Creekside Terrace | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR, 1BA | $3.09 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.69 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.87 |
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Best Local Schools in Secluded Valley, Walnut Creek, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Secluded Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Secluded Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Secluded Valley is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Secluded Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Secluded Valley is Newell Vista which is listed at $2,008, while the average apartment in Secluded Valley costs $2,742.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Secluded 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 3 regular apartments in Secluded Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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