Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Keys Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (37 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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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 Shutters Apartments priced from $1,575. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. Here are the most affordable The Keys apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,683
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,816
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,828
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,950
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,001

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Keys, CA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Keys area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value The Keys apartment is the 1701 San Miguel Dr Model at 1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 starting at $3,400 with a $3.09 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.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 17011701 San Miguel Dr2BR,1BA$3.09
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$2.72
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Palm LakePLM01Studio ,1BA$3.10

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The Keys, Walnut Creek, CA

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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 Shutters Apartments listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Keys Apartment is $1,900 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 $2,025 at Palm Lake.

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