Apartments for Rent in the The Keys Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA (426 Rentals)

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Vaya
$2,575 - $4,411

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Base Rent$2,575 - $4,411
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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15Fifty5
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$2,602 - $3,467

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1555 Riviera AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,854 - $3,363

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Base Rent$2,854 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$3,017 - $7,286

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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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303 Masters Ct, Unit 2
$2,700

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

303 Masters Ct, Unit 2

303 Masters CtWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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property at 320 N Civic Dr
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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property at 340 N Civic
$2,200

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340 N Civic, Unit 409

340 N Civic
Walnut CreekCA94596
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property at 650 Preakness Dr
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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650 Preakness Dr

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 1251 Homestead Ave
$3,050

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Base Rent$3,050
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1251 Homestead Ave

Walnut CreekCA94598
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property at 1457 Marchbanks Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
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1457 Marchbanks Dr, Unit 1

1457 Marchbanks Dr
Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 1530 Sunnyvale Ave
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700
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1530 Sunnyvale Ave, Unit #1 Twinoak Place

1530 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut CreekCA94597
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Keys, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have younger kids when you rent. This submarket has a reputation as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the finest school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? The Keys has risen to be providing first-class access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is known as one of the best-regarded higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs and cats? This area of Walnut Creek ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Keys

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the The Keys area of Walnut Creek, CA?

As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 426 available The Keys apartments priced from $1,754 to $5,903, with an average monthly rent of $2,801.

How much are Studio apartments in The Keys?

There are currently 138 Studio Apartments in The Keys with rent ranges from $1,754 to $4,947 with an average price of $2,359.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom The Keys Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in The Keys ranges from $1,900 to $4,411 with an average monthly rent of $2,694.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in The Keys cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in The Keys range from $1,969 to $5,330. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,122.

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