Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (20 Rentals)

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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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Walnut Heights, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Newell Vista priced from $1,822. Four Seasons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Four Seasons ApartmentsA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,950
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1,994
Alpine ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Heights area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Walnut Heights apartment is the Large Two Bedroom Split-Level Model at Diablo Pointe Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Meadow Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1.5BA$2.74
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.89
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
BrioIris1BR,1BA$3.38
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.60
Four Seasons ApartmentsC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2.99
310 N Civic Dr, Unit 418310 N Civic Dr1BR,1BA$3.16

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Walnut Heights, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Heights is at Newell Vista listed at $1,822.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Heights Apartment is $1,994 at Oak & Iron.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Walnut Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Heights is starting from $2,191 at Oak & Iron.

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