Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tice Valley Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

185 Sierra Dr, Unit Greenwood Condos

185 Sierra Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut 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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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Tice Valley Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tice Valley Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tice Valley Area area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Retreat at Walnut Creek priced from $1,730. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Tice Valley Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,730
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
Alterra ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,095
Four Seasons ApartmentsC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2,135
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,163
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,210
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,284
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tice Valley Area, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tice Valley Area area is the $2.66 price per square foot Large Two Bedroom Split-Level Model at Diablo Pointe Apartments in the in the Burton Valley neighborhood starting from $2,770. The second greatest value Tice Valley Area apartment is the 1 Bedroom with Loft Model at Alpine Park starting at $3,150 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Burton Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tice Valley Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3.50
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.30
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.62
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.48
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$3.38
Four Seasons ApartmentsC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$3.20
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.57

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Tice Valley Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Tice Valley Area, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tice Valley Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tice Valley Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tice Valley Area is under $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tice Valley Area?

The cheapest apartment in Tice Valley Area is Alterra Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Tice Valley Area costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tice Valley Area?

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 2 regular apartments in Tice Valley Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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