
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Secluded Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Secluded Valley area of Walnut Creek.


0000 Overlook Dr

eaves Walnut Creek

Newell Vista

Creekside Terrace

Park Regency Apartments

The Retreat at Walnut Creek

Diablo Pointe Apartments

Castlewood Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments
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Avalon Walnut Ridge

Oak & Iron

Walnut Hill

2323 San Juan Ave

1305 Boulevard Way, Unit 105

1305 Boulevard Way, Unit 1305 Boulevard Way

The Arbors

The Meridian

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7011 Sunne Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1502

Kingston Place Apartments
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Vista Terrace Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1172 Saranap Ave

1196 Alta Vista Ct, Unit #1

Shutters Apartments

Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

Park Place Apartments

Carmel Pines

Sunnyvale Terrace Apartments

150 Sharene Ln
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Diablo Villa Apartments

Trinity Terrace Apartments

324 Parnell Ct

Ming Tree Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

2562 Walnut Blvd

155 Sharene Ln

Walnut Terrace

The Alterra

Carmel House
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2734 Oak Rd

Walnut Creek Apartments

Casa Sierra

450 N Civic Dr

1411 Creekside Dr

Ygnacio Village

Oak Terrace

470 N Civic Dr

Westcliffe Trail

1743 Carmel Dr
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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 | $2,309 | $1,800 | $3,300 |
| Secluded Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $1,759 | $4,681 |
| Secluded Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $2,235 | $5,330 |
| Secluded Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $3,204 | $5,702 |
| Secluded Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 61 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 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 Secluded Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,888 |
| The Retreat at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Four Seasons Apartments | A - STUDIO 462 | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 603 | 1BR,1BA | $2,040 |
| Oak & Iron | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene | 1BR,1BA | $2,060 |
| 2323 San Juan Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Secluded Valley, CA
As of June 21, 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 in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Secluded Valley apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $3,307 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Stanley neighborhood. 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 |
| Lafayette Highlands | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Creekside Terrace | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Secluded Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Secluded Valley is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Secluded Valley costs $5,500.
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 19 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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