Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Knolls Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Walnut Knolls area of Walnut Creek.

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel 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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Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Knolls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Knolls area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diablo Pointe Apartments priced from $1,925. 2323 San Juan Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Walnut Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,999
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$2,010
Bridge at Walnut Creek1X1B1BR,1BA$2,083
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,124
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Knolls, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Knolls area is the $2.86 price per square foot 3x2C Model at Vista Terrace Apartments in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Walnut Knolls apartment is the 3x2 Model at Walnut Hill starting at $3,490 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista Terrace Apartments3x2C3BR,2BA$2.86
Walnut Hill3x23BR,2BA$3.20
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$3.16
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Castlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.99
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
BrioIris1BR,1BA$3.24
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Walnut Knolls Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Knolls Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Knolls?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Knolls is at 2323 San Juan Ave listed at $1,950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Knolls Apartment is $1,925 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Knolls is starting from $2,195 at Shutters Apartments.

What is the most affordable Walnut Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Terrace Apartments and starts from $3,350.

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