Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Keys Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (59 Rentals)

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$2,005 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
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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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Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Walnut Creek Apartments
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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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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 Palm Lake priced from $1,682. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable The Keys apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,682
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,700
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,018
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,044
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Keys, CA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Keys area is the $2.39 price per square foot ne-2x1.5 Model at Newell Vista in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,627. The second greatest value The Keys apartment is the Cantabury Model at Kingston Place Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens 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.
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
2634 Baldwin Ln, Unit 12634 Baldwin Ln2BR,1BA$3.27
Palm LakePLM11A1BR,1BA$3.21
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
FloraResidence 11BR,1BA$3.28
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Keys, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #9

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 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!

Getting Around the The Keys Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Keys Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Keys?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Keys is at Palm Lake listed at $1,682.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Keys Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Keys Apartment is $1,890 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Keys Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Keys is starting from $2,184 at Palm Lake.

What is the most affordable The Keys Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Keys Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waymark and starts from $4,601.

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