Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (28 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Diablo Pointe Apartments priced from $1,900. Oak & Iron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,994. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1,994
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2,135
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$2,136
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$2,191
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Retreat at Walnut Creek starting at $3,077 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Diablo Hills 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.
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
The Retreat at Walnut Creek2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.29
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.29
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.29
FloraResidence 11BR,1BA$3.31
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$3.20
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Heights, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #27

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Walnut Heights Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Walnut Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Heights is at 15Fifty5 listed at $2,191.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Heights Apartment is $1,900 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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 $2,470 at Oak & Iron.

What is the most affordable Walnut Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Rise Walnut Creek and starts from $5,616.

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