Cheap Homes for Rent in The Keys Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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property at 2732 Eccleston Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2732 Eccleston Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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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 Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,822. Here are the most affordable The Keys apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B51BR,1BA$1,824
IMT Pleasant HillE1Studio,1BA$1,850
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Keys, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Keys area is the $3.05 price per square foot Plan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,939. The second greatest value The Keys apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes starting at $3,825 with a $3.06 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.
Agora at South MainPlan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck2BR,2.5BA$3.05
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1.5BA$2.74
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.92
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.60
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$3.15

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The Keys, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Keys

What type of rentals are currently available in The Keys?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in The Keys, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,780 to $5,118. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Keys ranging from $1,250 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Keys?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Keys ranges from $1,250 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,696.

Expert Rental Resources

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