Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Keys Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $816 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1457 Marchbanks Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1457 Marchbanks Dr, Unit 1

1457 Marchbanks Dr
Walnut CreekCA94598

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$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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340 N Civic, Unit 409

340 N Civic
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel 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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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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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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Caprice Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice Apartments

1726 Lacassie AveWalnut 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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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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The Keys, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Keys Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Keys area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,800. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable The Keys apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,800
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,884
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
The Grove at Walnut CreekS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,053
IMT Pleasant HillA11BR,1BA$2,070
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2,177
Alterra ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,195
Caprice Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Keys, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Keys area is the $2.43 price per square foot 129 Margarido Dr Model at 129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value The Keys apartment is the A 2 x 2 Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Keys apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129129 Margarido Dr3BR,2BA$2.43
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR,2BA$2.35
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.46
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.78
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.87

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including The Keys, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Keys Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Keys?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Keys is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Keys?

The cheapest apartment in The Keys is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,747, while the average apartment in The Keys costs $2,773.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Keys?

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 The Keys that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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