Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stanley Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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$2,005 - $5,164Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside 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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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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Waymark
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waymark

101 Pringle AveWalnut 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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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Marquee at Diablo Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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Stanley Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stanley Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stanley Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diablo Pointe Apartments priced from $1,900. Park Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,990. Here are the most affordable Stanley Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Park LafayetteStudioStudio,1BA$1,990
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,064
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,069
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$2,117

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanley Area, CA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stanley Area area is the $2.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3543 Brook Street in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Stanley Area apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $3,207 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Stanley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanley Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.92
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3.24
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2.79
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stanley Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #16

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Walnut Creek. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Stanley Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stanley Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stanley Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stanley Area is at Park Lafayette listed at $1,990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanley Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanley Area Apartment is $1,900 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stanley Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stanley Area is starting from $2,199 at Kingston Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Stanley Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stanley Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $3,225.

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